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Buddy, go down to that dealer and buy the Corvette roadster," his new bride told him. Buddy looked up toward the heavens and said, "Lord, you've given me the perfect woman!" So began Rev. Buddy Merrick's affair with his awesome '87, just 1,500 miles new from its first owner. That was 1988...
And that's still Buddy's favorite way to introduce both of his true loves-his wife Carol, and the simply stunning Corvette. A lady like that is a remarkable and somewhat rare find, but what Buddy has created from that original gift is truly unparalleled indeed! Fifteen years later, the living room of their Denison, Texas, home is filled with ISCA trophies and accolades galore, but the true prize sits in the garage.
As one of only a handful of C4's that received the uncommon "Rick Mears Special Edition" body kit designed by legendary automotive stylist Larry Shinoda, Buddy's '87 would easily stand out in a crowd. Although Shinoda had retired from corporate design work by the time he penciled his iteration of the C4 skin, the artful eye that made major contributions to both the '63 Sting Ray Corvettes and the '68 Mako Shark-inspired C3's, was still keen. Rev. Buddy's convertible is believed to be the 13th "Rick Mears Special Edition" Corvette. "Because the conversion was so difficult," Buddy explains, "we're told that only twelve convertibles were ever built. We got the last parts available, ever." And now the customized beauty is likely to be the dressiest one in existence!
The Shinoda-Williams ground-effects package is an 11-piece polyurethane body kit that entirely replaced the stock nose and tail cones with an integrated rear spoiler, and added flared rocker panels and lower door panels to, as Shinoda put it, "give the car some 'Coke-bottle'". Although the Shinoda-Williams brochure estimated the average labor to do the conversion was "approximately 25 hours, using conventional hand tools," Buddy found the process to take considerably longer. "Yeah, right," says Buddy. "Even with money as no object, the conversions required extraordinary skill and hours of fitting and refitting to complete."
Well, perhaps that is a reasonable estimate for an ordinary installation, but Buddy's bodywork is anything but ordinary. "For six months, four guys and I worked full-time on the body. The whole car was disassembled, and each piece was block sanded and smoothed by hand" before Mike Piper of Best of Show Auto Restorations in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, sprayed every component with PPG Viper Red. Even hidden areas like the headlight wells were fully refinished. Despite hand-forming a custom C5-style decklid that wraps around the seatbacks and drops into a '00 C5 waterfall, Buddy still believes that "the most difficult task was lining up perfect seams, especially fitting urethane panels to a fiberglass body."
Thousands of man-hours have been devoted to prepping the body and in order to achieve a flawless finish on even the most obscure spots. "Sore index fingers testify to hours of intricate sanding in the corners, but the work shows well upon careful inspection." Randy Walker in Durant, Oklahoma, is responsible for welding, boxing, and smoothing the frame, engine cradle, and X-member. For the cleanest look possible, all of the brake and fuel lines were polished, clear-coated, then hidden within the floor pans. The wiring was color-coded and concealed by rerouting it through the frame, hood, and custom wiring harness. Extensive undercarriage refinishing also includes filling and smoothing the floor pans, drivetrain tunnel, and the factory jacking locations. Thus, Buddy welded on four jack points, then covered them with polished stainless caps adorned with gold-plated C4 emblems. Every bolt on the entire car has been replaced by polished Grade 8 stainless steel allen heads, each turned just so "the flat sides are at top and bottom, and the vertical sides are pointed."


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Those of you who have been following Project C3 Triple-Ex have undoubtedly been anxiously awaiting our decision as to which powerplant would be placed between the framerails. In previous issues we outlined our planned engine build, which was instigated in part by Editor Heath's challenge to build an old-school, first-generation small-block Chevy to similar specs as the Z06 LS7, but with a higher output. While this goal might seem easily attainable, we knew that building a 505-horse (or higher) small-block that would run on pump gas presented several daunting obstacles. This month we'll outline how we elected to overcome these obstacles, and show you our final engine assembly and dyno results.
It's no secret that GM's LS series of V-8 powerplants offers superior design in several ways, particularly in terms of cylinder-head flow. Let's face it: The small-block Chevy has been around since the '50s, and engine technology has come a long way since then. By virtue of a better valve angle (15 degrees in the standard LS, 12 degrees for the LS7), along with larger ports and massive 2.200-inch titanium intake valves, the CNC-ported LS7 head is simply a better-engineered piece than most heads available for the old-school SBC. With that in mind, we knew our work was cut out for us when deciding which parts to use for our project engine.
Starting with the basics, we decided that since the LS7 is built with an aluminum block and heads, our small-block should meet the same criteria. After choosing a cast-aluminum block from Dart Machinery, we had Auto Performance Engines (APE) in nearby Auburndale, Florida, machine it to a final bore size of 4.125 inches, identical to the LS7. We then filled the block with a Scat 4-inch-stroke forged crankshaft, Scat 6-inch forged I-beam connecting rods from Summit Racing Equipment, and forged-aluminum dish pistons from Mahle.
While the LS7 has lighter titanium connecting rods and cast pistons, we felt the exotic rod material didn't justify its cost in our case. Forged pistons will also ensure our engine is durable, and they won't give any discernible power advantage over cast units. We chose not to add a dry-sump oil system to our engine, even though the LS7 does have this feature. Admittedly we're giving up some power here, but the simplicity of a wet-sump system from Stef's Fabrication Specialties will make final installation into our '71 Stingray somewhat easier.
To top this engine, Dart's aluminum Pro 1 CNC cylinder heads with 227cc intake runners were chosen for their proven performance and relatively reasonable cost. While we're sacrificing a fair amount of runner volume, flow, and valve size to the LS7 heads, we felt that the 23-degree Pro 1s would meet our needs while not requiring any exotic parts. Even better, these heads come from Dart fully assembled and ready to bolt on, eliminating the need for expensive cylinder-head machine work (although we did find it necessary to have APE angle mill them to achieve our required compression ratio of 11.1:1, very close to the LS7's 11:1 ratio).
We're giving up quite a bit of flow here, as Dart claims a 309-cfm intake flow (at 0.700-inch lift), compared with some 360 cfm for the LS7 heads, but achieving comparable flow would require fully ported race heads. Additionally, the best valve angle available for the SBC is 18 degrees, well short of the 12-degree LS7. As you're likely figuring out, we aren't making our job any easier, but if we can achieve our performance goals using less exotic 23-degree heads, it will keep costs down and more closely resemble an engine that the average enthusiast might build for his (or her) car.


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This practice is generally limited to large-budget, "epic" pictures — usually war movies or biblical epics. However an outstanding example of the genre is a western — the original 1962 version of How the West Was Won.
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The increasing pay demands of major Hollywood actors since the 1970s has largely precluded similar ensemble casts appearing in more recent productions.
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The British and Irish Lions rugby union team is similar to an all-stars team; they tour to either Australia, New Zealand or South Africa every four years and are a composite team from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Being selected for the Lions is one of the biggest honours a player from those nations can receive. The Pacific Islanders rugby union team is a similar team from Samoa, Fiji and Tonga but thus far have only played 3 separate one-off tests against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in 2004.
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It's what our quality of life depends on and why so many other people from around the country and the world come to visit every year.
But having all that water sometimes comes with a price. South Florida is a low-lying and flat region, making it prone to flooding. Our extreme weather patterns often make drought just as threatening, however. And don't forget about those summer headaches that keep us all on watch - tropical storms and hurricanes.
So water management in Broward County is often about managing extremes. The challenge is to ensure adequate water availability during the dry season and droughts without compromising flood protection and drainage responsibilities that are critical during the wet season and storm events. Good water management is certainly important in light of all the unique conditions we have here in Broward.
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2013: Academic All-ACC selection ... played in 11 games ... missed the Navy, Virginia and Miami games due to injury ... compiled 22 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 quarterback sack, two QB pressures, one PBU and one caused fumble ... had a season-high six tackles against Troy ... logged four stops in the Dr Pepper ACC Championship Game against eventual national champion Florida State ... first collegiate sack came in the season-opening win over N.C. Central ... added three total tackles, one PBU and one caused fumble against the Eagles ... on the field for 272 snaps.
2012: Academic All-ACC selection ... played in 12 games with two starting assignments ... missed the N.C. Central contest ... starts came against Georgia Tech and Cincinnati ... posted 51 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, three PBUs, one QB pressure and one caused fumble ... ranked seventh on the team in tackles ... tackle total marked the 16th-highest single-season total for freshmen in Duke history ... carded a season-high 14 stops at Georgia Tech, matching the 11th-highest single-game total among rookies in school history ... had six stops against FIU, Stanford, Virginia and North Carolina ... added two PBUs and one QB pressure in the win over the Tar Heels ... logged multiple tackles in eight games ... returned an interception 98 yards for a Defensive PAT against FIU ... two-point return against the Panthers marked the third Defensive PAT in school history ... on the field for 642 snaps.
2011: Did not see game action.
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In a few days, we will sing once again the Gloria. We will joyfully join the choir of angels celebrating Christmas morning, and we will pray for peace to people of good will. After the end of a busy school year and the equally busy preparations for Christmas that seem to have occupied much--most--all?--of our time of late, we all need peace: Peace in our world, peace in our family, peace in our own hearts, our own lives.
The angels' hymn, though, reminds us that we have to be ready to receive this gift of peace; we need to be people of good will. This usually means that we need to be much less self-centered and much more selfless, more concerned about the welfare of others. Most people find that this comes more easily during this season. Some people find it difficult, regardless of the season. They're just not ready.
We begin to think of the happiness of our family and friends as we shop for their gifts. Or we experience a warm sensation when we take a little time and put a little change in the kettle of the bell-ringing Santa. Or we find ways to give more to people who have less than what we have been given. So, maybe many--most?--of us are, and even feel as if, we have good will during this season.
But it seems we can watch this warm unselfishness disappear as quickly as the needles from a tree, or the batteries in a new toy. We all seem to revert to who we were, who we want to soften, to change, to be more and better than...people not really ready, maybe...
You know, maybe we don't ask for enough. Maybe we all need to ask God to leave us just one more gift under our trees, the priceless gift of less selfishness. Maybe we need to ask God to help us change ourselves into people who live this season every day, and not just for an all-too-brief season, every year. Maybe we need to be people who are more grateful to God, every day, for the love He has given us, the many blessings He has given us, the priceless and incomparable gift of Jesus. Maybe we need to pray with all the urgency and sincerity we can muster that we become real people of good will, that we may have peace in our hearts in all times, that we want to share it with others, throughout the year.
Maybe we need to pray to be ready to be people of good will...maybe...
Merry Christmas, and peace to people of good will!


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Tough teen Ryan moves in with the Cohens in Orange County.
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Ryan Atwood, a tough, guarded, fiercely intelligent 16-year-old, plunges headlong into the wealthy, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.
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Tough teen Ryan moves in with the Cohens in Orange County.
The Model Home
The teens hide in a model home, but a bully causes trouble.
The Gamble
Kirsten takes temporary custody of Ryan. His mom gets drunk.
The Debut
The teens attend cotillion, where a fight breaks out.
The Outsider
Ryan protects Seth twice. Penniless Jimmy has a hard choice.
The Girlfriend
After a hot girl seduces Ryan, Marissa has sex with Luke.
The Escape
In Tijuana, Marissa learns about the divorce and overdoses.
The Rescue
Ryan risks his future to keep Marissa from being sent away.
The Heights
Summer is secretly jealous of Seth's relationship with Anna.
The Perfect Couple
Marissa and Ryan date. Summer denies her feelings for Seth.
The Homecoming
Seth gets in trouble choosing between Summer and Anna.
The Secret
Anna and Summer are mad at Seth. Julie has love problems.
The Best Chrismukkah Ever
The Cohens celebrate Chrismukkah. Seth juggles two girls.
The Countdown
Kirsten's unruly sister hosts a huge New Year's Eve party.
The Third Wheel
Disruptive Hailey refuses to leave. Seth chooses Anna.
The Links
When Oliver almost overdoses, Marissa stays with him.
The Rivals
Seth's jealousy of Summer's new boyfriend gives him doubts.
The Truth
Ryan and Luke ally to protect Marissa from Oliver.
The Heartbreak
Marissa tries to reconcile with Ryan, but he can't forgive.
The Telenovela
Marissa and Ryan try to start over as friends.
The Goodbye Girl
When Anna plans to move away, Seth tries to stop her.
The L.A.
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The Nana
Seth fears his grandmother will disapprove of Summer.
The Proposal
Marissa is mad at Julie and Luke. Caleb proposes to Julie.
The Shower
Julie has a wedding shower. Seth meets Summer's father.
The Strip
Seth and Ryan help Caleb celebrate in Las Vegas
The Ties That Bind
Julie's wedding day will long be remembered.
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DESTIN — The saying goes that you're known by the company you keep. Perhaps that's why Jim Wilson is known as "Jim and his girls."
For the last several years Wilson, of Rochester, N.Y., has gone everywhere with his girls Abby, Chloe and Becca, his Shetland sheepdogs.
On any given morning along Scenic Highway 98 in Destin, dozens of snowbirds can be spotted walking with their pets that traveled with them days, nights and thousands of miles to get to the Emerald Coast.
The dogs are their friends, vacation comrades and family.
"It's a lot easier than what you might think," Wilson said as he held tight to the three leashes restraining his small dogs. "We always take them with us.
"People that know me know that if they want me they have to welcome the dogs. I try not to go anywhere without them."
Many vacationers take their dogs out three to five times each day.
Pat Brurnback of Clarkston, Mich., says her day starts with hugs and kisses in bed from her 4-year-old golden retriever Scamp. She then grabs the "poop bag" and heads out the door for her five-mile morning walk.
She says she prefers to go to restaurants that cater to dogs, such as Camille's by the beach. In the afternoons she and Scamp tour the same paths for another several miles.
"It's wonderful having him with us," Brurnback said. "It's such a joy to see him run around the pool and just smile."
Her friend and travel companion, Maryann Hennign, says her 11-year-old dog Sally is not able to go as far as Scamp. The dog goes on what Maryann calls "senior walks."
"Anytime I can include Sally in my travel plans, I do," Hennign said. "I have to baby her a little, but it's important that we make her feel like she's a part of everything.
"She's very happy to be here and very comfortable."
On a sunny Wednesday, Jack Churney from London, Ontario, hobbled with a broken foot while walking Willow, his 3-year-old Australian labradoodle. He said his Jeep Cherokee was converted into a cozy home with the dog's bed in the middle.
"She travels better than my children used to," Churney said, laughing. "She comes with us most places we go. The key is looking ahead and finding out what places are dog friendly."
Churney says his day does not fully revolve around his dog, just his mornings and some time in the afternoon and evening. He says he likes to take her for morning walks, play fetch at a local park and keep her in the car with the window cracked when he's eating out with his wife.
"We really rely on each other," Churney said as he petted Willow. "Dogs are very loving, very forgiving. There's a good bond between the dog and its owner. She makes us laugh and comforts us and I think we do the same for her."
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Chew on this: If you could somehow shoehorn Kirstie Alley into the back seat of a fourth-gen Camaro, it would still weigh less than a new fifth-gen. The front-to-rear weight distribution would change to a quite unfavorable 20/80 split as well. While some sort of deranged fetish is the only explanation as to why you'd want Kirstie back there in the first place, it does put the new Camaro's ghastly 3,900-pound curb weight into perspective. It's no wonder hardcore LS drag racers unanimously opt to stick with the lighter fourth-gen platform. According to the haters, the latest generation of Camaro is just too fat to go fast, and sure enough, there are plenty of fifth-gen dyno queens that have never seen a dragstrip. Fortunately, Russ Budro—and his boosted and sprayed daily driver—didn't get the memo. His fifth-gen may be one big momma, but this is one little piggy that went "wee, wee, wee" all the way past the 10-second barrier.
It all comes down to simple math. The fewer pounds that each horsepower has to propel, the faster a car will accelerate. Sure, two tons is a lot of mass to scoot down the road, but it's nothing that a big increase in power can't remedy. Fortunately, big power is what Gen III/IV small-blocks do best, especially with the latest crop of 6.2L beasts that come strapped with GM's phenomenal rectangle-port cylinder heads from the factory. As is very much the norm these days for L99- and LS3-equipped Camaros, serious horsepower is just a few simple mods away. Although major tweaks on Russ's car are limited to a Whipple 2.9L supercharger, a mild Comp 222/236-at-0.050 hydraulic roller cam, and a 100hp hit of nitrous, the Camaro puts down 690 hp at 657 lb-ft of torque at the wheels on the Dynojet. Many fifth-gen owners would be content to simply brag about those numbers on their favorite online forum, but not Russ. He's made a routine of pounding on this car at the track, where it has run a very impressive all-time best of 10.87 at 127 mph. Who says fifth-gens can't run?
Interestingly, for a car that runs as hard as it does, Russ had no intentions of ever building such an extreme performance machine. In fact, it's the fifth-gen's retro good looks that first caught his attention. Russ says that he's always been a car nut, but with twin boys to raise, he had to wait until the kids were all grown up before buying his first real performance car.
"My first car was a '72 Camaro, and even though it was a beater, I loved it. I was never too crazy about third- and fourth-gens, but I really liked the retro styling of the Camaro prototype when I saw it for the first time in "Transformers," he recalls. "Like a lot of other people, I wasn't even sure if GM was going to make it, and if they did put it into production, I was worried that the actual car would look nothing like the concept car. When I saw the production car in person, I was pleasantly surprised. I saw an orange fifth-gen sitting on a dealer lot, and knew I had to get one."
After placing an order with GM and patiently waiting 10 weeks, Russ was the proud new owner of a '10 Inferno Orange Camaro. Initially, the plan was to add a Borla exhaust system and call it a day. That all changed after an impromptu run down the dragstrip. "I went to the track with some buddies of mine, not planning on running my car. I said, 'dude, my car is stock so it's not going to be that fast,' but they insisted that I make a pass," he explains. "My first pass was so bad that I don't even remember what the car ran, but after that, I was hooked. From that point on, I wanted to do whatever I could to make my car faster. With the guidance of Owen Priest at Advanced Racing Dynamics in Houston, before I knew it, my car had headers, a blower, a bigger cam, and nitrous."
To ensure that the Camaro had the proper driveline and chassis fortifications to handle the extra grunt, Russ bolted a built ARD 6L80E behind the L99, and added a set of beefed up Driveshaft Shop axles in an otherwise stock independent rear suspension. The suspension boasts just about every fifth-gen component in the BMR catalog, and the Camaro wears Mickey Thompson 305/45-18 drag radials at the track. On the street, the Camaro rolls on 22-inch Savini wheels, and despite the car's track heroics, cruising the urban landscape is what Russ enjoys the most. "What really sets this car apart is that it's my daily driver, and I commute 80 miles in it every day," Russ opines. "I've driven across the country several times to Arizona and Georgia to attend Camaro5 Fest events, drag raced the car there and driven it back. In less than two years, I've already put 41,000 miles on the car. I really enjoy this car's balance of power and street-ability. Unlike a lot of L99-powered cars out there, the active fuel management and variable valve timing systems haven't been eliminated as a means of boosting performance."
That's all very impressive stuff, but Russ is nowhere close to calling it quits. He already has a GMPP LSX block sitting in his garage, and he plans on building a direct-port-injected 427 with it and gunning for 1,000 hp. Note that nothing in the itinerary calls for any kind of weight reduction, and due to the need for improved safety equipment, Russ's Camaro will probably end up weighing even more than it does right now. With a projected quadruple-digit horsepower output, however, it's no big thing, because this is one little piggy that could very well go "wee, wee, wee" all the way into the 9s.


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Jan 13, 2012
NXTAVATAR a Tele-presence robot
It is easily build. You need: a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® 2.0 set, an iPhone® 4 (or other Smartphone) with Skype® installed, a Windows PC with Skype® installed, 2 Skype® accounts and 2 NXTAVATAR programs (which are open source). You can download building instructions & NXTAVATAR programs at www.nxtavatar.com. You can easily adjust the robot and programs to fit your own demands.
Have fun!
Below are the controls as seen on the PC side, The frame in red is what is shared on the mobile device via Skype screen sharing.
- Remote control using the internet
- Face to face interaction
- Full audio & video communication
- Moves forward & backward
- Turns left & right
- Looks up & down
- Gets & drops small objects
It was created by Andreas (NXTwallet) the father of the first transformable NXT WALL-E, and a good friend of mine, I was thrilled when he asked me if i wanted to try his NXTAVATAR!!! He lives in the Netherlands but thanks to his new LEGO Mindstorms robot, i was able to visit his house, meet his family and play with his dog bobby ;)
Here is me, bazmarc, on the NXTAVATAR thousands of miles across earth!!!
Posted by: Marc-Andre Bazergui (bazmarc) at 3:07 PM
Labels: iPhone, nxtwallet, opensource, Skype, smartphone, Telepresence
5 comments:
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
What's the program written in?
When downloading it from the web site, I just get (Windows) exes and some XML files.
- Jan 13, 2012, 9:52:00 PM
- Andreas said...
sorry for that, the visual basic source code is now downloadable from the website.
- Jan 14, 2012, 12:12:00 AM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
Thanks Andreas. It's a great project indeed!
- Jan 14, 2012, 12:47:00 AM
- Fabrizio said...
Great project! I tried to upload the NXT code, but the software tells it is broken. At least it seems a myblock called "getobject" is missing. Can you double check that all myblocks are in your .zip?
- Jan 16, 2012, 12:49:00 AM
- Andreas said...
thanks 2x, an updated nxtavatar_myblock.zip is now downloadable on www.nxtavatar.com.
- Jan 16, 2012, 7:45:00 PM
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BENEFITS There are many benefits to participating in a regular exercise program such as walking. Reducing the risk of coronary heart disease is one of the most compelling factors, but there are other benefits as well. For one thing, exercise reduces anxiety and depression, and gives an enhanced feeling of well-being. It also contributes to weight loss due to energy expenditure, increased metabolic rate and decreased appetite.
Regular walking increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) leading to a decrease in overall cholesterol levels and a decrease in blood pressure. In addition, a consistent walking program can improve or maintain aerobic capacity, which naturally declines with aging. Finally, regular weight bearing exercise such as walking will increase bone mineral content and slow osteoporosis.
HOW FAR / HOW FAST / HOW OFTEN? The questions of intensity and duration differ for each individual. Before starting any exercise program, one should always consult his or her physician. Most individuals will not need a specific test to determine the amount and intensity of a walking routine. Generally, an effective walking program for exercise is performed three to five times a week, with a duration of anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes depending on the pace. The faster the pace, or intensity (such as brisk walking), the greater the cardiovascular benefit. However, it should be noted that less intense but more prolonged sessions will increase endurance.
GETTING STARTED There are many ways to begin walking as a form of exercise. Some people simply go outside and walk around the block or around their neighborhood, while others may prefer walking laps around a high school track. If you'd like to measure your walking distance, drive the route in your car and check the mileage. You may also want to keep track of your progress in a notebook, and set goals for increasing your speed and distance. Participating in walking events is another way to enjoy this easy form of exercise and a great way to meet other walkers.
Remember to gently stretch before your walk and to warm up by beginning the walk at a normal pace.Warming up allows your heart rate and breathing to increase gradually. After five or six minutes, begin to increase the pace.Walk with purpose! During your first week, start with at least a five-minute walking workout, and increase the time by two to three minutes each week. Create a goal of a 30-minute walk at least three times a week, and you will be on your way to good health.
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Christopher Hitchens's 2007 book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything has made him arguably the nation's most notorious atheist. Already renowned as a political columnist for Vanity Fair, Slate, and other magazines and known for his frequent punditry on the political TV circuit, Hitchens's barbed manifesto against religion has earned him debates across the country, often with the very fundamentalist believers his book attacks.
But as a precursor to his upcoming January 5 appearance at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland Monthly invited Hitchens to an encounter more befitting the Rose City: a conversation with a liberal believer—Marilyn Sewell, the recently retired minister of the First Unitarian Church of Portland. A former teacher and psychotherapist and the author of numerous books, Sewell, over 17 years, grew Portland's downtown Unitarian congregation into one of the largest in the United States.
Marilyn Sewell: Your book, God Is Not Great is a sweeping indictment of how religion perpetuates war, exploitation, and oppression throughout history. What inspired you to turn from critiquing politics to critiquing religion?
Christopher Hitchens: My political life has been informed by the view that if there was any truth to religion there wouldn't really be any need for politics. A crucial element in the way I write, as well as what I write about, has been informed by my atheism. Why this book at this time? By the early part of this century I became convinced that religion was back in a big way with the Parties of God—as they dare call themselves—not just in Iran and among Al-Qaeda and Hezbollah, but with Messianic Jewish settlers trying to steal other people's land in the name of God to try and bring on Armageddon with help from Christian forces in the United States. These forces overlap with the same Christians who try to want pseudo-science taught to American children with taxpayers money and with the Vatican saying that, "Well AIDS in Africa may be bad, but condoms would be worse." I thought that the moment—with a capital M—had arrived when enough people might be willing to to fight back. And I and others—Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Sam Harris—all came to the same conclusion independently. Let's not boast, but it seems we weren't completely wrong.
In the book you write that, at age nine, you experienced the ignorance of your scripture teacher Mrs. Watts and, then later at 12, your headmaster tried to justify religion as a comfort when facing death. It seems you were an intuitive atheist. But did you ever try religion again?
I belong to what is a significant minority of human beings: Those who are—as Pascal puts it in his Pensées, his great apology for Christianity—"so made that they cannot believe." As many as 10 percent of is just never can bring themselves to take religion seriously. And since people often defend religion as natural to humans (which I wouldn't say it wasn't, by the way), the corollary holds too: there must be respect for those who simply can't bring themselves to find meaning in phrases like "the Holy Spirit."
Well, could it be that some people are "so made" for faith. and you are so made for the intellectual life?
I don't have whatever it takes to say things like "the grace of God." All that's white noise to me, not because I'm an intellectual. For many people, it's gibberish. Likewise, the idea that the Koran was dictated by an archaic illiterate is a fantasy. As so far the most highly evolved of the primates, we do seem in the majority to have a tendency to worship, and to look for patterns that lead to supernatural conclusions. Whereas, I think that there is no supernatural dimension whatever. The natural world is quite wonderful enough. The more we know about it, the much more wonderful it is than any supernatural proposition.
The religion you cite in your book is generally the fundamentalist faith of various kinds. I'm a liberal Christian, and I don't take the stories from the scripture literally. I don't believe in the doctrine of atonement (that Jesus died for our sins, for example). Do you make and distinction between fundamentalist faith and liberal religion?
I would say that if you don't believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the Christ and Messiah, and that he rose again from the dead and by his sacrifice our sins are forgiven, you're really not in any meaningful sense a Christian.
Let me go someplace else. When I was in seminary I was particularly drawn to the work of theologian Paul Tillich. He shocked people by describing the traditional God—as you might as a matter of fact—as, "an invincible tyrant." For Tillich, God is "the ground of being." It's his response to, say, Freud's belief that religion is mere wish fulfillment and comes from the humans' fear of death. What do you think of Tillich's concept of God?"
I would classify that under the heading of "statements that have no meaning—at all." Christianity, remember, is really founded by St. Paul, not by Jesus. Paul says, very clearly, that if it is not true that Jesus Christ rose from the dead, then we the Christians are of all people the most unhappy. If none of that's true, and you seem to say it isn't, I have no quarrel with you. You're not going to come to my door trying convince me either. Nor are you trying to get a tax break from the government. Nor are you trying to have it taught to my children in school. If all Christians were like you I wouldn't have to write the book.


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The wallet had a nice style and the workmanship was excellent. However, the leather did not feel authentic. It could easily pass for man-made leather some of which today is pretty good. I am very particular about leather and own many Coach, Dooney and Bosca products made of excellent leathers. I should have upgraded to your smooth Italian type leather. It is difficult to analyze some leathers in the photos. Sorry---
It was a gift well received. She loved it.
Great job in handling my purchase order.
Lovely ladies wallet - slim but plenty of room. Fits nicely inside a purse. Well made, will last for years I'm sure. Exactly what I was looking for.
This wallet was a gift from my husband, although I picked it out and sent him the link--color and all. I was excited to open it, but I was even more excited when I held it. And when I took my money, cards and coins out of my old wallet and put them in this one, I was even more pleased. The leather is creamy and dreamy. It feels like butter in your hands. The construction of it is first-rate. And I like the different sections for credit cards and ID cards. I can have the bank cards in one area and the ID cards in another. There is plenty of room for coins, and the wallet doesn't get bulky. I anticipate it will last a very long time, so it is well worth the price.
Was exactly as shown. The leather is wonderful! Can't say enough about how much this wallet meant to the person who received it!! She loves it! Will definitely order from this company again!
Bought wallet for our daughter. She loves it and it was on time delivery.
very nice wallet with plenty of space for cards very nicely crafted. well packed in beautiful presentation box. delivered in a very timely manner. very good company to work with. would definitely recommend.
I have been searching for a wallet to replace my 12 year old leather wallet. Nothing has quite met my standards until I saw the snap wallet on the leatherology web site. I was looking for an Ipod cover for my granddaughter.The Ipod cover arrived and I cannot comment on it because she has not opened her gift as yet. However, the wallet is perfect. It was packaged beautifully and is indeed everything I was looking for. I am sure it will serve my as long as my old beat-up wallet since the quality appears to be excellent.
This was a gift for my daughter--a busy lady.
She loved it, thought it was perfect for her needs and began using it right away. I was pleased with the presentation when I opened the box to check it. The workmanship was excellent; the leather was soft and smooth, yet sturdy. You deserve the five stars.
Thank you very much. It is a very nice wallet and was delivered in good time.
high quality wallet....exactly as described....wife was quite happy and surprised!!
This wallet is perfect. Size, color, feel of leather. Such a rich and well made wallet. Lots of room but not so big or bulky. Very sleek. I just loev it. Please make same style in black.
I swear to you this is even better than certain name brands. I have them all, and this quality is top notch. Love the size, the space. Not so big (can't stand so big) but roomy enough to hold lots. This was made very well, leather is just devine. I love to hold it and to just look at it. Very well made, very nice fit. Perfect! May 22 year old seen it, and now asked me to order one for her. Please make this style (crossboard leather) in black, please!!
I purchased this in the red "premium" leather and it is not only beautiful and practical, but probably the most well-made wallet I ever owned. Wallets of this calibre are usually hundreds of dollars more. Leatherology never disappoints.
Great quality leather, excellent gift packaging for Christmas. Exactly what my mom was looking for.
While the color of the wallet in the add is very different from the actual color of the wallet, I love the wallet.
I love my new wallet.It's got great compartments (especially for my receipts) I have ordered several items in the past from Leatherology and I've never been disappointed.It's very simple. It's great quality with a unique flair.
Was exactly what I wanted. Very high quality
This is a great wallet. I have gone through so many because I needed lots of compartments etc. This wallet fits the bill and does not bulge. The leather. Is a very good quality. Thisisthe 2nd product I have bought from Leatherology,the 1st one was a gift. Great web sight!
Great slim wallet that fits into a smaller purse. Lots of compartments for cards, $$, etc. The feel of the leather is worth the price. The prompt response from the company and packaging is another plus.
I love my new wallet, especially the smell! I got it to replace one that had been stolen, and it's the only on I've found that is anywhere close to as good as my old one. I wish it was a little bit greener, I got it in Asphalt and it's more black than green in color. I also wish there was an easier place to store cash than just the one zipper section. But overall, I would highly recommend this wallet to anyone looking for a compact wallet that hold everything a woman could need.
The wallet is beautifully made, and the monogram tastefully inscribed. The presentation, with it's beautiful box and leather wrapping for the wallet was a nice surprise. I bought this for a college graduation gift, and the recipient was totally thrilled.
This wallet is the best! Quality is a 10 Design is a 10 Need I say more? I LOVE THIS WALLET
Perfect, sturdy wallet.
Roomy and nice feel
Love, Love, Love this wallet..especially the snap coin section...no fumbling with a zipper to deal with change..very roomy handling cash as well. Highly recommend
The pictures do not due it justice. This wallet is truly exceptional in every way. I bought it as a gift for my sister and she just loves it, as do I.
I had the item monogrammed as a gift. I was disappointed that, in addition to the monogram, the Leatherology logo was also imprinted on the item.
This wallet is exactly what I wanted. It has all the zip pockets, credit card slots and interior pockets I can possibly use plus a snap coin pocket. The leather is soft and wonderful to the touch. I ordered red and the color is perfect. I couldn't be happier.
I love this wallet! The leather is superior to other leather wallets. It holds so much, yet much smaller than my previous wallet. It fits great in my smaller purse, which allows me to put more items in my purse!
The coin pocket is a great feature on this item and the receipt pockets are nice also.
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In consolidating his empire and subduing contending factions he was ably assisted by Nizam ul-Mulk, his Persian vizier, and one of the most eminent statesmen in early Muslim history. With peace and security established in his dominions, he convoked an assembly of the states and declared his son Malik Shah I his heir and successor. With the hope of acquiring immense booty in the rich church of St. Basil in Caesarea Mazaca, the capital of Cappadocia, he placed himself at the head of the Turkish cavalry, crossed the Euphrates and entered and plundered that city. He then marched into Armenia and Georgia, which he conquered in 1064.
In 1068, en route to Syria, Alp Arslan invaded the Byzantine Empire. The emperor Romanus IV Diogenes, assuming the command in person, met the invaders in Cilicia. In three arduous campaigns, the first two of which were conducted by the emperor himself while the third was directed by Manuel Comnenus (great-uncle of Emperor Manuel Comnenus), the Turks were defeated in detail in 1070 and driven across the Euphrates. In 1071 Romanus again took the field and advanced with 40,000 men, including a contingent of the Cuman Turks as well as contingents of Franks and Normans, under Ursel of Bahol, into Armenia.
At Manzikert, on the Murad Tchai, north of Lake Van, Diogenes was met by Alp Arslan. The sultan proposed terms of peace, which were rejected by the emperor, and the two forces met in the Battle of Manzikert. The Cuman mercenaries among the Byzantine forces immediately defected to the Turkish side; and, seeing this, "the Western mercenaries rode off and took no part in the battle. The Byzantines were totally routed.
Emperor Romanus IV was himself taken prisoner and conducted into the presence of Alp Arslan, who treated him with generosity, and, terms of peace having been agreed to, dismissed him, loaded with presents and respectfully attended by a military guard. This famous conversation is recorded to have taken place after Romanus was brought as a prisoner before the Sultan:
As suggested by this conversation, what would seem to have been an act of mercy on Arslan's part indeed proved to be the crueler punishment: following his return, Romanus was deposed, blinded and exiled to the island of Proti and died as the result of an infection from an injury during his blinding.
Alp Arslan's victories changed the balance in near Asia completely in favour of the Seljuk Turks and Sunni Muslims. While the Byzantine Empire was to continue for nearly another four centuries, and the Crusades would contest the issue for some time, the victory at Manzikert signalled the beginning of Turkish ascendancy in Anatolia. Most historians, including Edward Gibbon, date the defeat at Manzikert as the beginning of the end of the Eastern Roman Empire. Certainly the entry of Turkic farmers following their horsemen ended the themes in Anatolia which had furnished the Empire with men and treasure.
Suleiman ibn Kutalmish was the son of the contender for Arslan's throne; he was appointed governor of the north-western provinces. An explanation for this choice can only be conjectured from Ibn al-Athir's account of the battle between Alp-Arslan and Kutalmish, in which he writes that Alp-Arslan wept for the latter's death and greatly mourned the loss of his kinsman.
As he lay dying, Alp Arslan whispered to his son that his vanity had killed him. "Alas," he is recorded to have said, "surrounded by great warriors devoted to my cause, guarded night and day by them, I should have allowed them to do their job. I had been warned against trying to protect myself, and against letting my courage get in the way of my good sense. I forgot those warnings, and here I lie, dying in agony. Remember well the lessons learned, and do not allow your vanity to overreach your good sense..."
Since the 2002 Turkmen calendar reform, the month of August has been named after Alp Arslan.


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The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, or the "Baby Benz" as it is affectionately known, has been a favorite of entry-level luxury/sport sedan buyers for years. More than just a small sedan with a few three-pointed stars thrown on it, the C-Class provides the core strengths of the brand, such as cutting-edge safety features, lively performance and a feeling of solidity. Fans of ultra-high performance have been thrilled by the AMG versions, which boast blistering acceleration and tenacious handling along with tastefully sporty styling accents.
Style plays into the equation of the small Benz's appeal as well, with the C-Class drawing inspiration from bigger Benzes. The front and rear fascias are instantly recognizable as part of the Mercedes family. In the recent past, the cabin of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class wasn't up to the car's traditional standards in terms of quality, but Mercedes has rectified the situation on the latest generation of the car.
Current Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in five trim levels that correspond to powertrain: C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG and C63 AMG Black series (coupe only). The C250 and C300 are further available in Luxury and Sport sub-trims, which share engines but differ in exterior styling elements, suspension tuning, interior trim and front seat design.
The C250 comes with a 201-horsepower, turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder that returns 25 mpg combined. Every C-Class comes standard with a seven-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, with the exception of the C300, which comes with "4Matic" all-wheel drive attached to its 228-hp 3.0-liter V6. The C350 gets a 302-hp 3.5-liter V6 that still manages 23 mpg combined.
The C63 AMG has a 6.2-liter V8 good for 451 hp, or 481 when equipped with the AMG Development package. Other performance upgrades include a seven-speed automated manual transmission, a wider front track, revised steering and suspension, meaty 18-inch wheels, upgraded brakes and aggressively bolstered seats. There are also noticeable exterior styling differences. The C63 AMG Black Series coupe goes even further with these performance upgrades and gets a 510-hp version of the same AMG V8.
Standard or optional equipment is extensive on the C-Class, and indeed many of the upscale luxury, convenience and safety features available on more expensive Benz models can be had on the C-Class. A similar sentiment applies to this car's level of engineering, craftsmanship and interior quality, as you rarely get the impression you're getting a lesser Mercedes just because you purchased the cheapest one.
In reviews, we've been very impressed with the current Mercedes-Benz C-Class, especially in light of the many positive improvements made for 2012. Whether you're looking for a comfy, extensively equipped luxury sedan or a dynamic, impressively engineered sport sedan, the C-Class has you covered throughout its range. Highlights include its diverse engine lineup, meticulous construction, refined ride and handling and good fuel economy. Cons include a relatively small backseat, all-wheel drive being available on the C300 and the fact that you have to pay a bit more for such engineering excellence. There are several incredibly impressive competitors that are also worth a look, but in total, we think any C-Class will stand tall in this very tough crowd.
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class Models
The current third-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class debuted for the 2008 model year, and, with the exception of some extra equipment, went largely unchanged through 2011. In these first four model years, the C-Class was available as a sedan only and lacked the C250 model. Originally, the C300 came standard with rear-wheel drive and 4Matic was an option -- its output was the same as it is currently. The C350 produced 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, an output that trailed most of its competitors. Fuel economy was also worse than the current model. The C63's engine hasn't changed, but the transmission was originally a seven-speed traditional automatic.
Compared to the current model, the 2008-'11 C-Class' exterior styling was slightly different, particularly the front end, while the interior also differed. Although still quite nice, the overall design had less of a premium appearance, with less wood and metal trim present, and more black plastic. The dash was also dominated by a central panel that lifted up upon engine ignition, revealing either an LED radio display or a larger, pop-out navigation screen. The actual electronic controls, however, have largely remained the same.
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class debuted in 2001 and lasted until 2007. Mercedes made a variety of changes to the numerous models and body styles during the car's lifespan. The initial models were the C240 (168-hp V6) and C320 (215-hp V6) sedans. These were joined the following year by a C320 wagon and the C230 Kompressor two-door hatchback coupe (192-hp supercharged four-cylinder). The C32 AMG also showed up for 2002 fitted with a 3.2-liter supercharged V6 producing 349 hp. Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel-drive system became available for 2003 on sedan and wagon body styles, while the C320 two-door hatchback, C240 wagon and supercharged C230 sedan arrived. A variety of Sport upgrades debuted for particular models for 2004, while the following year saw freshened exterior styling and a revised interior. The C32 AMG was also replaced for 2005 with the C55 AMG, which featured a 362-hp V8.
The biggest changes occurred for 2006, when the hatchback coupe and wagon were discontinued and a new selection of models and engines debuted that would remain with the car until it was replaced by the current C-Class. This was also the first year for the Sport and Luxury trim designations, which differed in wheel size, transmission choice, suspension tuning, styling elements and interior trim. The C230 Sport (201-hp V6) and C350 Sport (268-hp V6) were joined by the C350 Luxury (same engine as Sport) and the C280 Luxury (228-hp V6). 4Matic all-wheel drive was available on Luxury models.
Those considering this generation Mercedes C-Class probably won't regret their purchase, as there should be more than enough performance and luxury to satisfy them. As with the current model, savvy shoppers should know that other automakers, particularly those from Japan, offered roomier, less costly alternatives that equal or better this C-Class in performance and features, although certainly not status. This C-Class didn't exactly hold its value well, so there are certainly deals to be found. However, given the staggering amount of model designations, body styles, engines and feature content, it's important to make sure you know exactly what you're getting in a used C-Class.
The original Mercedes-Benz C-Class debuted in 1994 as a replacement for the small 190-Class sedan. With more room, a more luxurious cabin and styling that mimicked the larger E-Class, the first C-Class could be had with four-cylinder (C220) or six-cylinder (C280) power, with output ranging from 148 to 194 hp. There was no wagon offered at all during this generation's run (1994-2000). Safety has always been a priority with Mercedes, and as such the C-Class benefited from the early adoption of such technologies as stability control, emergency brake assist and side airbags. Performance of the base C rose through the years, as the 2.2-liter four gave way to a 2.3-liter, which was then replaced by a 2.3-liter supercharged unit.
The hot-rod AMG versions started in 1995 with the C36 that featured a 268-hp inline-6. Serious firepower arrived in 1998 with the debut of the C43, whose 4.3-liter V8 pumped out 302 hp. Die-hard enthusiasts should know that only automatic transmissions came with the AMGs, though this hardly hurt the performance of these fast little sedans.
Either way, used-car shoppers should know that the Mercedes C-Class historically scores well in crash tests, and ownership satisfaction is generally quite high, with consumers praising its handling, ride and reliability. However, maintenance is typically costly.
Read the most recent 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class review.
If you are looking for older years, visit our used Mercedes-Benz C-Class page.


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Press Releases
9/11 Tribute Center Welcomes 3.5 Millionth Visitor
November 24, 2014
The 3.5 millionth visitor was a social studies teacher who brought her class to the 9/11 Tribute Center to comprehend this recent history through the powerful stories of those who were there.
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New York Stock Exchange Starting Bell
September 8, 2014
The 9/11 Tribute Center, Chancellor Dr. Merryl Tisch of the NYS Board of Regents, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and Styuvesant High School opened the NYSE Exchange to bring attention to the responsibility of educators and parents to talk about 9/11 with students. The 9/11 Tribute Center released new 9/11 Teacher Resources today entitled Teaching 9/11.
Above: 9/11 Tribute Center CEO Jennifer Adams-Webb and Board President Lee Ielpi speak with Michael McDonnell, VP Equities Barclays
Teaching 9/11, the second set of free online educational resources created by the 9/11 Tribute Center, is specifically targeted at teachers. The online video interviews with both educators and students, the accompanying lesson plans including Common Core alignments, and links to resources were developed in collaboration with schools in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
From Left to Right: Howard Cash – Board of Directors 9/11 Tribute Center, Wendy Aibel-Weiss – Director Education and Exhibitions 9/11 Tribute Center, Jennifer Adams-Webb – CEO 9/11 Tribute Center, John Tuttle – NYSE, Chancellor Dr. Merryl Tisch – NYS Board of Regents, Kerry Trainer – Teacher Styuvesant High School, Lee Ielpi – Board President 9/11 Tribute Center, David Rothblatt – Student Styuvesant High School, Alice Greenwald – EVP Programs, Director of Memorial Museum, National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Cliff Chanin – VP for Education and Public Programs, National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Meri Lobel – Curator 9/11 Tribute Center, Ada Dolch – Retired Principal High School for Leadership and Public Service, Debra Steinberg – Board of Directors 9/11 Tribute Center, Moshe Steinberg – 9/11 Tribute Center
"We know from our 8 years of experience of interacting with teachers, that they say they don't know how or where to begin in approaching a sensitive and challenging topic," said 9/11 Tribute Center Curator, Meriam Lobel. "These interactive materials which will be updated throughout the year are designed to give educators thought-provoking ideas for creating inquiry-based, engaging lessons about 9/11 and its profound impact in our lives."
New Board Member
The 9/11 Tribute Center is proud to announce the addition of a new Board Member, David Greenberg.
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We Were There – Weekly Presentation
Summer 2014
Every week the 9/11 Tribute Center presents a duet of two stories, We Were There, at the 9/11 Memorial Museum auditorium.
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Explorer Partnership
April 23, 2013
Smart Destinations, Inc. recently partnered with the 9/11 Tribute Center and added it to the New York Explorer Pass must-see attractions.
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Day of Service 2013
September 26, 2013
600 volunteers joined the 9/11 Tribute Center, assembling 400 bicycles for children of active military.
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Behr Paint
January 16, 2013
The 9/11 Tribute Center was the beneficiary of skilled professional expertise courtesy of Behr Paint and Home Depot when sixteen corporate volunteers spent a day painting and refurbishing portions of the Center's galleries.
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Tiles of Tribute opening Jan 2013
January 6, 2013
City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, the September 11th Families' Association and the NY Public Library unveiled an exhibit of ceramic tiles, "Tiles of Tribute," part of one of NYC's spontaneous memorials to 9/11.
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Building World Trade opening 2012
December 10th, 2012
9/11 Tribute Center opened a new exhibit, "Building World Trade" in Gallery Five to show the future of the WTC complex.
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Day of Service 2012
September 6, 2012
Over 500 volunteers joined the 9/11 Tribute Center to build 400 bicycles for children of active-duty military.
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NY National Guard
May 12, 2012
The 9/11 Tribute Center honored the NY National Guard, for their service immediately after the attacks of 9/11, in recognition of Armed Forces Day.
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I will give Denny his due in the thread; he can be very entertaining when thinking logically and presenting sound arguments. But the trolling can be continued while dissecting the argument of the OP. It's a lost art that the likes of Rob and Ape have down to the 'T' in 'trolling'.
Strip them of their pride WHILE making them look a fool. It's so much more difficult than picking one or the other, but so much more gratifying when it occurs.