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Jennifer Lopez is everywhere — from the big screen to the radio to the TV … and of course, the tabloids.
Her rise to superstardom was full of controversy, due to her daring outfits and her very public romance with rap mogul and musician Sean "Puffy" Combs, aka P. Diddy.
Their two-year relationship played itself out in the national spotlight, especially after Combs and Lopez were taken into police custody after a Dec. 27, 1999, shooting at a Manhattan nightclub. Lopez was never charged. Combs was later acquitted of all gun and bribery charges. But by the time it was all over, so was their relationship.
In an interview with ABCNEWS, Lopez says it wasn't the spotlight that ended their romance, adding that she thinks celebrities can have meaningful and long relationships.
"I think you can, absolutely," the actress-singer told Good Morning America. "I mean, the media is not what ended mine and Sean's relationship. It had nothing to do with it, and if we wanted to be together for the rest of our lives, we would have done that, with or without the media."
Lopez says she was happy that Combs was acquitted.
"I mean, those situations are hard for anybody, but, of course, the media adds stress and anxiety to it for you because I think what people forget is that you are a real human being with feelings," said Lopez, adding that it was a difficult time for both her and Combs. "It was super-hard on him to have to go through something as horrible as that, and all I can say is that I'm glad it turned out, you know, the way it was supposed to."
J.Lo, Uncut?
But even though the trial is over and the romance between her and Combs is over, everyone is still very interested in "J.Lo," as many fans call her.
A lawyer for Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight, a long-standing rival of Combs, says one of Knight's companies is producing a video on Lopez titled J.Lo Uncut: The Real Story.
"It's hard, and it's not something that people really want to hear you complain about when you're making a bunch of money and you're in a movie when a lot of people want to do that," said Lopez. "So, you know I don't complain about it. I just try to deal with it and it not to say that it doesn't get hard. It does, but, you know, it comes with the territory."
From the Bronx to the Big Screen
While growing up in New York City borough of the Bronx, Lopez watched West Side Story over and over again, hoping to be the next generation's Rita Moreno. She began her career dancing in the Fly Girl ensemble of the Fox comedy series In Living Color.
Now, the kid from the Bronx is topping the music charts and she's a leading lady on the silver screen.
Her latest project, a movie called Angel Eyes, is a love story about leaving one's past behind.
"I was really drawn to the love story in it," said Lopez. "Two people from kind of tragic backgrounds in a way who never were able to move on from their past, and through the love that they have for each other, they are able to heal each other and move on, you know, and actually have a life after so many years and leave the past behind them."
Lopez performs her own stunts in the film. "Well, you know to me, it is not that big a deal because I was always very athletic. So to me the athletic stuff is fun. I'm like, 'Let me jump over the fence, please.'"


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The first major UK research into attitudes to same sex civil partnerships since they were legalised in December 2005 has shown general acceptance from families and friends - with some exceptions.
The study, carried out by sociologists at The University of Manchester, was based on interviews and focus groups with 91 gay men and lesbians who are either planning or have had a civil partnership- seen by many as gay and lesbian marriages.
Professor Carol Smart, who lead the research said: "We found that the reasons couples enter into a Civil Partnership can vary according to their age, whether they have children, their need to access certain legal rights and their views on the institution of marriage itself.
"Little attention has been paid, however, to what getting married means for the couple's relationships with their family of origin or with their friends.
"We found an overall level of acceptance of Civil Partnerships from families. The new in-law was welcomed as a member of the family and this was a cause for celebration.
"However, at the other extreme some gay men and lesbians experienced telling their families of their plans like 'coming out' again.
She added: "The reaction of friends could also pose problems. While some could be entirely supportive, others saw it as a capitulation to heterosexual norms and to straight society.
"And for some parents it meant that they could no longer assume that their son or daughter was going through a 'phase' that they would grow out of."
Other findings included:
The University of Manchester's Head of Academic Services for Humanities, 53-year-old Neil Ferguson, formed a civil partnership with Helge Hoel, 51, in March this year Helge is a lecturer in organisational psychology at Manchester Business School. They have been together for 16 years.
Neil said: "Civil partnerships are a huge advance as they give same sex couples similar rights which heterosexual couples have enjoyed for many years. It also enables same sex couples to make a public commitment to each other.
"Before, couples would have been forced to make all sorts of complicated legal and financial provisions and would not have been able to be legally classed as "next of kin". Now everything is a matter of course and that really makes a difference.
"We experienced no negative reactions from family and friends at all and were very open about it. We also had a party at the university which was great fun.
"Helge's sister Hilde, a civil servant in Oslo, is actually working on a new marriage law in Norway which is based on the Spanish model, giving the same rights to all couples regardless of sexual orientation.
" But having said that, religious recognition is not really an issue for me."
Professor Smart is available for comment
Neil Ferguson is available for comment. Images are also available of the ceremony.
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Love and trust
Both are hard things to know, to feel, to experience. One can never be sure of what they are, for they are different for each person to know.
Love is limited by boundaries. Most people believe you can only truly love one person. And, though I respect it, I deem it untrue.
Whether there's something wrong with my brain or not, I don't know, but I have the capacity to love pretty much everyone. There is no limit to my love. It just brings me such conflicts at times.
I wish I could live as who I am without fear that my family would disown me were they to find out. I wish I could be with those I love without running away. I wish I didn't have to choose between love and family.
Trust is something I find extremely difficult. All of my life, I've relied only on myself. Trusting people has only left them dead, from my experience.
But... I want to learn. I'm not running any more. I've given up running. I want to have a future. I want to learn what it's like to survive. I want to learn what it's like to live without fear, to love without bounds, to trust without retribution.
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The Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) is the administrative home of the Certificate in Clinical and Community Outcomes Research. Detailed information about the curriculum, admission requirements and application procedures is posted on the ICTR website.
The certificate addresses a well-documented gap in what should be a continuum between basic health and medical research discoveries and the application of those discoveries in clinical and public health practice. To bridge this gap new discoveries must move beyond efficacy studies to research that tests effectiveness in real world settings, exploring factors that facilitate or impede positive health outcomes. This requires engagement among community members, organizations, clinicians and researchers as partners in the research process and draws on a distinct set of skills. This certificate focuses on the development of skills to engage successfully in clinical and community health outcomes research.
Foundational knowledge to be acquired
Application/performance skills to be acquired
Human dimension (ethics and transdisciplinarity) skills to be acquired
An objective of this certificate program is to enroll students and professionals from a variety of disciplines and workforce sectors, including non-health fields such as education, public policy, anthropology, sociology, social work, and business. Course participation will be enriched by the perspectives of people who will have a variety of approaches to community health research questions.
The Certificate in Clinical and Community Outcomes Research curriculum consists of five courses and one project for a total of 14-to-15 credit hours. Depending on your course load, you may be able to complete course requirements within two years.
Translational and Outcomes Research in Health and Health Care, 3 credits Course number: Pop Hlth 709
Electives, 8–9 credits Students must take one course from each of three areas: (1) working with communities, (2) quantitative methods relevant to clinical and community outcomes research, and (3) qualitative methods relevant to clinical and community outcomes research. The certificate advisor can help students choose courses that qualify as fulfilling these requirements. At least one of the courses must be from outside the major. For important details and a list of suggested courses, see "Electives: Certificate in Clinical and Community Outcomes Research," under "Curriculum" on the program website.
Project, 2 credits See "Project" under "Curriculum" on the program website.
Seminar, 1 credit
To fulfill the seminar requirement, students may choose from the following two seminars.
The Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) is the administrative home of the Certificate in Clinical and Community Outcomes Research. Detailed information about the curriculum, admission requirements, application procedures, and student services coordinators is posted on the ICTR website.
Whether a student enrolls in the graduate/professional or capstone certificate program will depend on their educational goals. (Course requirements are the same for all.)
Graduate and professional students from any discipline are eligible to apply for enrollment in the certificate program. To be considered for admission, complete the following application procedures.
1. Prerequisites
2. Application process for Capstone Certificate students
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Within three weeks after the program receives the completed application, the student will receive notification of the admission decision. Students with questions about the status of their application, should contact Sharon Schumacher, firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The fee structure for the Capstone certificate will be the same as that of credit-based graduate tuition rate, which is posted atthis link.
For information about the possibility of financial aid, see Capstone FAQs for Prospective Students.
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After admission, the certificate advisory committee will review the student's research interests and recommend an advisor. Following that, the student will be notified with the name and contact information of the advisor. The student must schedule a meeting with the certificate advisor within the first month of the certificate program to identify learning and career objectives and to discuss the program in relation to the student's goals.
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Capstone students will be working with two offices on campus:
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One of the great things about iOS devices is that they bring both traditional and newer online news outlets to users in almost as many formats and GUIs as there are news sources. And, like the best digital sources, the best apps are free. From world news to national politics to sports and entertainment and anything in between, there are likely a dozen apps for that. Picking only four isn't easy, but while our home page has two folders full of news apps, there are really only a few we use daily. So this week we are going to look at our favorite four news apps for iPad and iPhone.
Pulse earns its spot here because it serves up customized news from myriad sources, in a clean, user-friendly app. Users can pick from a vast selection of preset news feeds on topics like world news and politics, but also sports, tech, entertainment and even fashion from the biggest websites around. They just added summer sources including cooking and crafts, too. Pulse allows allows users to add their Twitter, Facebook and other social network feeds and it functions as a Google Reader. Headlines and photos appear in rows, and a clean browser offering text or web views sits to the right. Users can easily scroll through up to five pages of headlines and dig into only those stories that are of interest. This is an all-in-one news app, and a must have for news nuts.
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Zite is the only entry this week that is iPad-only, but it serves up the news in such a fresh and comfortable fashion it belongs on any news app list. The app does what it claims to: it creates a personalized magazine divided into clean, easy-to-navigate sections that make getting today's headlines feel more, well, personal. The GUI is gorgeous, and this app too will pull your Twitter feed and Google Reader news, while offering a large number of preset news topics. News hounds can pick as many as they like across a comparable array of topics as Pulse.
What makes Zite a standout, however, aside from its glossy magazine feel, is that it is truly customizable and it gets to know individual user preferences while introducing a seemingly endless number of new web sources – it's like a news discovery app as well as a customizable news aggregator. Using what they call a "smart auto-suggest tool," readers can "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" an article, opt for more from the same source, and can even pick which of the sub-topics discussed within an article they would like to see more of in the future. Within a week of use, Zite creates not just a good looking, but a wholly relevant magazine, one that's updated several times a day, not a month.
If simplicity and news from a single reputable source that uses iOS to maximum advantage is the preferred means of getting a news fix, Reuters – one of the most reliable syndicated new sources around – has the go-to brand name app. Reuters News Pro covers a broad cross-section of interests including an excellent market watch section, as well as award-winning photojournalism with the ability to customize the app to a user's location. Reuters does not just serve up text news – the app has video coverage of top stories as well. Reuters News Pro also includes their popular "Oddly Enough" weird-news feature, and everything can be read on or offline with no user setup required.
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No list would be complete without a news app the uses push notifications. We want our news in-depth, but when something major happens, we like being notified instantly. Several news apps offer this feature, but none of the biggest names do particularly good jobs with the GUI, and most are single-source apps. Breaking News delivers headlines from CNN, BBC, WSJ, and MSNBC in realtime to your iPhone. It would benefit from the AP or Reuters feed, but it's a solid choice for both coverage and push-notification reliability.
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The kudos keep coming our way.
Jeep® vehicle capability is legendary — the culmination of over 70 years of experience, real-world testing and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes.
As a byproduct of this relentless pursuit of quality, durability and rugged capability, it's no surprise that the Jeep brand is so well respected in print and on the world over.
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- Four Wheeler of the Year
Four Wheeler magazine announced that the Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon has been named the winner of its prestigious "Four Wheeler of the Year" award for 2012. Once again the Wrangler Rubicon sets the bar even higher with a new level of capability, including improved power torque and fuel efficiency. According to Four Wheeler Editor John Cappa, "The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon owned nearly all aspects of off-road testing during our annual 'Four Wheeler of the Year' competition."
Cappa continued, "The grueling 1,000-mile trek put each contending vehicle through its paces in several on- and off-road environments, including high-speed graded roads, jagged rocks, shifting sand dunes, and more. The universal do-all capability of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon allowed it to outperform the other competing 4x4s, making it our 2012 Four Wheeler of the Year award winner."
- Wrangler is Best Resale Value - Top 10 Award Winner
Holding value can be a key factor when making a vehicle purchase. No worries with Wrangler. The 2012 Wrangler is a Kelley Blue Book® Best Resale Value: Top 10 Award winner+. The annual Kelley Blue Book award recognizes new vehicles that best maintain their appeal after five years of ownership. Wrangler ranked in the top 10 and won the Compact Utility Vehicle segment.
According to Eric Ibara, director of residual value consulting for Kelley Blue Book, Jeep had one of the better year-over-year improvements with a 4.1 percentage point gain in its 60-month residual value for 2012. Particularly the Wrangler, among this year's top 10 list, has been a steady performer, consistently racking up high values. For example, the 2007 model has yet to dip below 60 percent of MSRP as a 5-year-old vehicle. Each succeeding model year has managed to maintain that same high level of performance.
- 2012 Residual Value Award
Wrangler vehicles have a long history of retaining their value. Predicted positive: the 2012 Jeep® Wrangler won ALG's prestigious Residual Value Award – Best Compact Utility Vehicle for 2012+. Each year, ALG's Residual Value Awards are a mark of quality and reflects powerful resale performance. According to Raj Sundaram, ALG: The Wrangler is iconic among SUVs, and Jeep has continued to build its status by pairing its famous rock crawling abilities with fresh features and a refined interior. Regularly updated editions stoke demand, helping it jump to the top of the Compact Utility segment.
Award winners are determined through careful study of the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends. Vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand, and pricing and marketing strategies remain the key factors that affect ALG's residual value forecasts. ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data,www.alg.com
- Best 4x4 Vehicle of the Decade
Four Wheeler magazine editors have named the Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon and Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon the Best 4X4 Vehicles of the Decade. They write, The JK (current version) Wrangler represented a big step up in on-road ride and handling for Jeep's flagship ride, yet its off-road capability wasn't compromised in the least. That's exactly what we were going for.
- 2012 SEMA Show: Hottest 4x4 – SUV
Wrangler has consistently been one of the most accessorized vehicles in the world. Following suit, the iconic 2012 Jeep® Wrangler won the Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Hottest SUV Award. The SEMA Award honors those vehicles that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorizing and that showcase the latest and coolest products.
- Automotive Excellence Award for Off-Road Ability
Popular Mechanics magazine crowns the 2012 Jeep® Wrangler with an Automotive Excellence Award for Off-Road Ability. According to PM's Ben Stewart, "A more powerful and efficient driveline replaced the ancient 3.8-liter V6 and four-speed automatic. The new Wrangler, which is available with two or four doors, is the most livable ever. And it still has the steep approach and departure angles, stout running gear and hardwareskidplates and locking differentialsthat make it the most capable off-roader available. Many vehicles can take you to remote locations, but you're most likely to make it back home in a Wrangler."
- Ward's Top 10 Engine
The influential Ward's magazine awarded the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine as one of the 10 Best Engines+ for 2012. According to Drew Winter, editor-in-chief of Ward's AutoWorld magazine, "Chrysler has successfully demonstrated the breadth of this engine and how it delivers on all fronts including fuel economy, lower emissions and power." The 2012 Jeep Wrangler boasts 40 percent more horsepower, 10 percent more torque, and 26 percent faster 0-60 mph. Each year Ward's recognizes the most technologically advanced engines that set new benchmarks in their respective vehicle segments.
- 2012 Best Car for the Money Award
The iconic Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited won a Best Car for the Money award by U.S. News Cars in its fourth annual event. The Wranglers received the highest marks for overall value and appeal within the Off-Road SUVs category. According to U.S. News Cars, owners are hanging on to their vehicles longer, and are looking for added value from the day their vehicle is driven off the dealer's lot to the day they're traded in.
The awards combine the U.S. News Automotive rankings as well as five-year total cost of ownership data from the analysis at TrueCar.com. The results highlight cars that not only delight car reviewers, but also provide lower than average ownership costs. Rankings are based primarily on the balanced, diverse opinions of hundreds of professional auto critics, which are blended together to create a consensus about each car. More than 250 vehicles were evaluated in the rankings.
- Autobytel SUV of the Year Award
The Autobytel editors said it best, "When it comes to tacking any terrain put in front of it, the go-anywhere Jeep Wrangler has always been the ultimate SUV, but with the addition of a new powertrain for 2012, this iconic off-roader was an easy choice for the Autobytel 2012 SUV of the Year."
The editors were impressed how a classic SUV like Wrangler can become even more timeless, and contemporary with a radical facelift, and still perform like a utility vehicle. They were impressed with the good mix of power and fuel efficiency provided by the powerful Pentastar V6 engine. Editors commented, "Whether its equipped with a hard or soft top, the Jeep Wrangler allows for easy open-air driving, and, like its predecessors dating back to 1941, the 2012 Wrangler can still be enjoyed with the windshield folded down and the doors removed."
- Most Improved Loyalty to Make Award
Loyalty runs deep at the Jeep® brand. And it's getting stronger. The Jeep brand has been recognized by Polk for having the Most Improved Loyalty to Make for the 2011 model year. According to Polk's U.S. loyalty analysis for the 2011 model year, the Jeep brand had the greatest percentage point increase in make loyalty over the previous model year.
The Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards are based on actual model year purchase/lease activity and recognizes manufacturers for superior performance in owner retention. Owners had such a positive overall experience that they came back to buy another vehicle of the same model, make, or manufacturer. The Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards are the only fact-based awards in the industry based on owner loyalty.
- 4x4 of the Year
Wrangler Rubicon has long been the most capable vehicle on the planet. The off-roading experts at Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine helped cement that capability statement as they named the Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon the prestigious "4x4 of the Year" for 2012. Editor-in-chief, Rick Péwé, extolled "The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is the most competent 4x4 ever produced."
Péwé added, "The Rubicon gives you complete confidence in its terrain tackling abilities. It allows you to take the trail less traveled without worrying about the journey. And it does it while leaving a smile on your face. This is one fun ride."
Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road competition included a thousand miles of trails, where editors evaluated suspensions, drivetrains, transfer case functionality, and off-road performance – on sand, mud, rock and dirt road – as well as styling and value. The Rubicon set a new benchmark thanks in part to its improved sound deadening and completely new powertrain that offers more fuel efficiency, horsepower, and on-road performance for every-day driving.
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Pruning, or tree trimming like ordinary folks say, is definitely the most common tree maintenanceprocedure. Forest trees grow very well with little or no pruning, but in most landscape situations, tree pruning is often desirable and necessary to remove dead branches, maintain safety, improve tree structure, and to enhance vigor. We understands that each cut affects the growth of a tree. Pruning cuts must be made with an understanding of how the tree will respond to the cut. Of course, improper pruning can cause severe damage, which continues for the rest of the trees life.
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The trail in to the waterfall is all downhill, so the hike out is all uphill. The trail starts out as an old jeep trail and turns into a narrow path. The destination is the waterfall. The waterfall is unique in that the water has worn through the ledge and plummets through a round hole.
Laura Siler (156)
4 months ago
Struggled to locate trailhead and only found it because there were two cars parked there already. The hike in is not bad, coming back out is a good workout! There wasn't a lot of water running when were there but that is pretty much as expected after a dry spell. Hope to go back with the kids in winter and see the ice formations!
Kaylee Richardson (53)
4 months ago
There was no water running at all when we went at the end of September. Still a fun, short hike. The glory hole was still amazing to see even with no water.
Bob Wharton (8797)
5 months ago
Very nice place. But every time I do this trail so dose everyone else.
Lots of traffic here.
Tonya Vandermey (597)
5 months ago
There was not much water flowing on the day that I went. It's downhill all the way to the falls which means an uphill all the way back :) it was a very hot day with lots of bugs when I went to. Spring or after a decent rain would have been better.
Lori Kirchner (65)
6 months ago
Almost past the pull over to the trail head, thankfully the other cars there marked it, & I didn't miss it. I'd use GPS coordinates to find it more easily. The hike was easy going in, but pace yourself on the steep climb out. There were 2 falls the day we went. One was just after the first steep decent. It was of the trail a bit and a little muddy but worth it. Then the glory hole at the bottom. Since the water was low we did get to see it easily from the top an bottom, which are both beautiful. We ended up going across a creek bed and made a wide loop back to the base, because the closer shorter route was steep and slick. There was lots to explore in the area, the waterfall pouring trough the hole was the highlight, but don't be to hasty. My kids loved climbing around the boulders and creek bed.
Justin Olson (404)
7 months ago
I passed the parking area on my first time there. It's pretty easy to miss.
The old jeep trail as well packed down and pretty easy to hike.
The Gloryhole was definitely the highlight but if you keep going beyond that you get to see some interesting rocks and boulders that were fun to climb on and take pictures.
I'd like to see the Gloryhole again after a decent amount of rain though.
Jessica Seeber (204)
7 months ago
Great hike! Just a tip for someone who hasnt visited this trail...
There was no sign for trail. So, after turning on to hwy. 16, look for a dirt pullover on the side of the road for trail. Approx 5 miles after turning off of 21.
Off the trail, (give or take .5 mi) is a hollow with a waterfall that flows into the creek. You can actually follow this creek to the Glory Hole.
Tree coverage is great! Weather was about 90 but once on trail it felt like it was 80
RustyandVirginia Altstatt (211)
9 months ago
Easy to find TH, beautiful area. We went after it had been raining all week and the trail was a bit muddy but nothing to bad! Alot of people were coming in and out.....water coming through "Glory Hole" at a good pace. Would love to see it when it's full force though. The hike back out was a little strenous and it's 2 days later and my thighs are still burning!! So not for the random hiker (like me)!!! But it was well worth it.
Ken Loesch (655)
9 months ago
Really nice easy trail. should go after or during rain to see the falls. we didn't see anyone on the trail until half way back up. Not much wild life.


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Sierra Leone is one of those unique destinations you can't even begin to formulate expectations for. Venturing into the previously war-torn region of West Africa is like charting a new course on the ever-expanding tourist trail. Sierra Leone is set up to succeed at reopening its doors to a host of travellers seeking something different, something meaningful. It has that elusive combination of cultural experiences, wildlife-viewing opportunities, stunning white-sand beaches and warm, friendly locals. With the country stable and safe, now is the time to meet the people of Sierra Leone and help them build their tourist infrastructure in a sustainable way, helping preserve history, cultures and natural resources for future generations of locals and travellers alike.
River No 2 is in the Peninsula Region of Western Sierra Leone- white-sand beaches, red hibiscus flowers and golden sunsets come standard. The resort in here is community-run and the proceeds from your visit support the village. This is a quintessential beach town complete with a beach bar and evening bonfire.
This area is perfect for hiking in the rainforest and spotting monkeys, chimps and birds. The Tiwai Island Wildlife Reserve is a community conservation program. All funds raised go towards running the project and supporting the Community Development Fund to help finance community initiatives. Tiwai has one of the highest concentrations and diversity of primates in the world including rare monkeys and chimps.
This is one of the huts that's part of the TribeWanted sustainable tourism project in John Obey Beach. It's an eco-hotel that produces its own food in a "green" building run by the community. The community is on 6 acres of land adjacent to a fishing village. There is an open kitchen where visitors can get involved with food prep or just hang out with the locals. Activities in the area include canoeing, fishing, cooking, trekking, swimming and hammock-sitting.
After visiting the natural highlights, wildlife and welcoming people of the country, head back to Freetown, the capital city. The city is filled with landmarks linking West Africa with African-Americans, liberated African slaves and West Indians. Spend some time learning the history of this country as well as enjoying its modern day sights.


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Taliban appears to be regrouped and well-funded
A new hierarchy of leaders has emerged across parts of Afghanistan.
As the fiery chief justice of the Taliban's Supreme Court, Abdul Salam shook the world once, proclaiming the right to execute foreign aid workers accused of converting Afghans to Christianity.
Today, not only is Justice Salam back, talking to a foreign reporter for the first time since the Taliban fell a year and a half ago, but he says the Taliban are back as well. Regrouped, rearmed, and well-funded, they are ready to carry on guerrilla war as long as it takes to expel US forces from Afghanistan.
It's what Afghans want, "because during the Taliban times, there was peace and security," says Salam, who retains the long gray beard that marks him as a devout Muslim.
Across the southern portions of Afghanistan, where the Taliban found strong support among the rural conservative Pashtun populations, there are definite signs that the Taliban are making a comeback. Some Taliban leaders, such as Salam and Taliban commander Mullah Muhammad Hasan Rehmani, are giving interviews once again. Others are dropping leaflets, calling for a jihad against US forces and against the new Afghan government of President Hamid Karzai. Still others are increasingly willing to discuss the secret hierarchy that is directing this jihad and the sources of funding that keep it running.
It's this confidence that undercuts recent assertions by US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld that major combat operations in Afghanistan are over, and that the focus will now be on reconstruction. "The general idea that was being put forward by Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld last week, is that the Afghan military, backed by US forces, is engaged in mopping up some remnants of the past - that is not true," says Barnett Rubin, an expert on Afghanistan at New York University. "They [the Taliban] are now organizing for a new offensive, and they are still getting some support from Pakistan. Even if Pakistan is not cooperating directly, it is not cooperating in efforts to end the support that is coming from Pakistani territory."
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what skid for jumping?
Son likes to jump his 93' XLT Special and has broken the rails twice this winter. Over the summer we plan on installing a newer Xtra-10 or Edge skid to handle the abuse. What would be the best install for what he wants and what front suspension changes are needed. Reason for doing swap and not buying a newer 03', he wants to work for a year or so and save for a 09'. So this is to get one more year out of it.
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x2 but going to sit at a pretty steep angle with the old short suspension in the front. And a lot more work than it's worth to convert the front end to anything newer.
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Probably most cost effective would be to go with an extra 10 and beef up the front torque arm. These skids setup well to take big bumps but otherwise ride like crap on the trails. Not sure if you can still get them but years ago i added a rail support kit from hsp to my edge skid. So far i feel its been worth it.
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So extra 10 would be easier fit, alot less pricey. Could I go with longer shocks on front end as it has Polaris plastic skiis? Or would I need longer spindles, trailing arms etc?
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ZR skids hold up very well, your going to have to get longer radius rods/steering to bring the front end up so run a 17" shock or a 16 1/2" at least.
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Hello. I'm new to the forum. Got a 2011 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara. Anyone know of any good off-roading to do within an hour or 2 of Fort Smith? I'd prefer something open since my Jeep is new and black, I wanna avoid scratches (for now anyways)
Take a look at Hot Springs Superlift ORV park. I've heard it's pretty great. Planning on making a trip up there myself pretty soon. It's about 2 1/2 hours from you.
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I'm in the Scranton, PA area. I've been wanting a grain mill for a while, but the cost has always scared me off. Anyone looking to get rid of their grain mill, let me know. Corona type would be fine, rollers would be better, but probably out of my price range. A new Corona runs around $50-$60 bucks, but I have to add shipping on to that.
you can find corona mills in the $25 range...http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-H7775-...8246130&sr=8-3
You know, even though I bought my current burner from Amazon, I constantly forget they sell more than books and music....
Gasoline stench would be a no-go for me. Here is another Amazon link to a $20 model that looks identical to the one I use. You definitely need to tinker with them a bit upfront to dial in your crush, but I haven't had to mess with mine in about a year and I'm happy with the results. If you go with the Corona mill, check out some of the threads here on adding washers to fine-tune your grinding plates.http://www.amazon.com/grinder-HEAVY-...8267365&sr=1-5
Or there's this one with Free shipping for Prime or over $25. Gotta look at the used version. Still sold by amazon so i give it some trust. Up to you.http://www.amazon.com/Corona-92158-G...8268923&sr=1-2
I use that exact grizzly mill that I bought off Amazon and it has worked great for me. The gas smell out the box was concerning but I simply washed all the parts thoroughly and let the whole unit air out for a few days and the smell was gone. You will also need to adjust the depth using washers (as has been discussed in numerous threads) but once you are able to dial it in you will get a great crush. I get around 75% efficiency with mine and am happy with that.
kingmatt, have you been using the mill for long? Have you had to make any repairs? How did you wash the odor off -- soap and water sufficient? Have you been able to adapt the mill to hook a drill up to it? Did you modify it to give it a larger hopper? How about containing the grain -- some of the reviews noted that the stuff tends to fly all over the place. Sorry about the stream of consciousness interrogation, but I'm supposed to be working right now.


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4.5 Guilty pleasure Catdork | 02/05/2013 | See all Catdork's reviews (5) I brought this book when i was very unwell and unable to leave the house. I needed a good distraction and thought of Twilight as it was the current rave. So i went on a limb, and to my surprise, I adored it. It is easy to read and get sucked into. I can finish this book happily in a day. It never fails to make me feel better and transport me elsewhere. We all have our secret guilty pleasure, and this (along with the other books) are it.
4.5 Amazing xLoveBooksx | 27/02/2012 | See all xLoveBooksx's reviews (77) Words cannot describe how brilliant this book is, it is easy to read, imaginative and has both romance and adventure. I cannot recommend this book or the complete Saga more highly. Definitely not just teen fiction as it is so often classified, it goes way beyond capturing teenage readers.
4.5 Great Read Hayjay1525 | 29/04/2011 | See all Hayjay1525's reviews (10) A friend recommended these books to me but they didnt really appeal to me, but as soon as I started reading this I couldnt put it down! A great book, im reading New Moon now then will watch the films...
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Programs for minority-owned businesses that give entrepreneurs a leg up are more myth than substance. Two extraordinary business owners measure success differently, but they have one thing in common: They earned it. No special favors.
Sheraz Kahan is an Italian-trained chef who favors the flavors of Caribbean food. She was born in Toronto to Chinese-Indian parents. Menu items at Sweet Mamma's Island Cuisine, her restaurant in Naples, Florida, have names like Alligator Bites, Rasta Pasta and Curried Goat.
When her landlord lost the property and committed suicide, Kahan had to close. Success for her came the day she rehired 12 employees, reopened at a new location and added Shrimp Etouffee to the menu.
David Steward started his own business in 1990 with four employees. Steward grew up in Clinton, Missouri, went to college and worked for several Fortune 500 companies before he jumped out on his own.
Success for Steward came last year when his St. Louis company, World Wide Technology, became the largest minority-owned company in the U.S. He now employs about 1,400 people, and his company grossed over $3.5 billion last year.
Minority-owned businesses apply for the same loans and government programs and get the same tax benefits as other small businesses. Minority businesses do have some advantage if they're selling to the government.
No special loans
Specific loan programs for minority-owned businesses do exist. But they are generally the same loan programs available to anyone, "including minority-owned businesses."
Illinois, for example has a Minority, Veteran, Women, and Disabled Participation Loan Program (MVWD/PLP). But even that apparently targeted program is described as "a variation of the conventional PLP."
No extra tax benefits
There are no special tax benefits for minorities. If you're a Caucasian male and think you'll get a tax break if you make your Hispanic wife the majority stockholder in your business, forget it. Not only is it fraud, there's simply no tax benefit in it. The taxes you pay are the same that anyone pays.
There are, however, tax credit programs (.pdf) for people who invest in minority businesses and low-income communities.
No special programs
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Agency is, as the name indicates, specifically for minority business owners. But they offer essentially the same services as Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), which serve all small businesses.
Selling to the government
The one significant advantage minority-owned businesses do have over other businesses is when it comes to contracting with the government.
In 1968, the SBA established the 8(a) program to encourage federal purchases from socially or economically disadvantaged businesses. Being a woman doesn't qualify you for 8(a) status unless you also meet other criteria, by the way. To see what contracts the program awarded in 2011, and for what, review the data the government shares about its contracting activities online. They amount to almost $25 billion.
To learn about contracting, mentoring and training opportunities available to 8(a) business owners, contact a business opportunity specialist or Procurement Center representative at your SBA district office. Online resources are available from the GSA, the SBA's SUB-Net listing of subcontracting solicitations and the Federal Procurement Database System.
Running a business is rewarding in a lot of ways. But it's hard work, and there's no free lunch. Except, occasionally, at Sweet Mama's, if you can't afford to pay.
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25 Everyday Objects Under an Electron Microscope
You come into contact with millions of different objects every day. Many of those everyday objects are so small that you don't even realize you're interacting with them, but when we look at the world around us on a microscopic level, a whole new universe reveals itself. Fortunately, the photos in this gallery were taken using an electron microscope, which is the most powerful microscope known to man, and with it we can see everyday objects in a way we've never seen them before. Here are 25 everyday objects under an electron microscope:
Human Hair
Cracked Steel
Human Tongue
Artery & Red Blood Cells
Brain Cells
Cake Sprinkles
Dust Mite
Guitar String
Human Fingerprint Ridge
Life Saver Candy
Needle & Thread
Salt & Pepper
Snow Crystals
Toilet Paper
A Leaf
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it is horrible to see the detailed read face of every day objects. let us leave this job to the researchers and enjoy the pleasant looks
Revolutionary! These must be the first color images from an ELECTRON microscope that anyone has ever seen. All previous generations of electron microscopes had a problem that they couldn't see colors because the use electrons INSTEAD OF LIGHT, so color information was lost.
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The Nike Zoom Vapor Tour 9 has been one of Nike's most celebrated performance pieces since its debut in 2012. The shoe is a Tinker Hatfield joint, one that's been worn during many a successful match by the likes of Roger Federer. Proving that there's still more to come for the model is this teaser from Nike Tennis, which sees the performance pair get perfed out with a wingtip style. See the full teaser for this luxurious looking Nike Zoom Vapor Tour 9 "Wingtip" after the click and stay tuned to Sneaker News to find out if they'll be hitting retailers or not.
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Despite the fuss over consumer migration to digital devices, radio remains dominant among adult listeners in the U.S., with audiences eight times larger than those for satellite radio and 17 times larger than for Internet audio streaming. Elsewhere in the world, radio is nearly universal and is often the most reliable medium for reaching listeners across the broadest landscape, Matt Petronzio writes in recognizing UNESCO's second annual World Radio Day.
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The American Society for Engineering Education annually recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of engineering and engineering technology educators through the ASEE awards program. By their commitment to their profession, desire to further the Society's mission, and participation in civic and community affairs, ASEE award winners exemplify the best in engineering and engineering technology education.
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I´ve fixed the outgoing sound on this song, that I made over a year ago. kinda chill...
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Very relaxing..
Well..at least the orchestra part is...very beautiful. Then bang! The drums, but its all good. =) me like
yea well, the drums could have been different.. well well, the song is old ;)
Thanx alot for the reivew!!!
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
God thats nice
Please read above..!
Anyway good work you made a niiiice chiiiiilling sound thanks its a inspiration to us all.
Hey man!
I´ve read and answered to your other reviews!
Glad U liked this old thingy! :D
Thanx for the review man!
Rated 4 / 5 stars
Very chilled.......
....until those drums start messing about!! So laid back I was practically horizontal! I can see how your musical ability has progressed from then to now. I much prefer your latest stuff. I understand why this is in a tutorial. Apart from the heavy section, this is a perfect tune to flow in the backing of a flash. Lovely stuff! Has a nice innocence to it.
Yea, I´ve gotten some different opinions bout them drums, and I´m not sure bout my own opinion... other than maybe they´re not that suitable in this song. Its cool that you hear the difference between my old vs new stuff, and I can totally understand y u like the newer stuff better. It´s been created more seriously, simply.
Thanxs a bunch for tha review, I´m off to your section now!
Rated 5 / 5 stars
So Good
Hey you reveiwed my stuff so i thought i would check out some of your stuff. This track is probably the best slow beat song I have listened to. It never seemed to get borring! Realy good quality too, almost to perfect its unreal :)
Thanx alot for the kind words, I´m glad u likd it. Maybe the quality should have been a lil more rough then? :D
Thanx again!
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
oooh, moody much?
this is totally like something i'd expect to hear from some ridiculous rpg game backround music. very gooey and sappy melodies used. i loved em all. the midi was amazingly crystal clear, very good quality. i really can tell you know music, intelligent riffs and all the instruments had their moment. sadly i dont think they ever connected into a single solid, catchy chorus that was memorable. but that really isn't necessary to have a good song, which is exactly what this is...great work
Thanks alot for the review man!
The "good" quality is thanx to Reason, I just tweak a little. Reason does have good outgoing sound, u know...
I agree with u that there probably should have been a noticable chorus, but it´s alot easier gettin a good catchy chorus if u have vocals... It aint impossible, though. I´ll work on it :D
Thanx again for the review, I value all comments I get! (especially if they´re creative, like yours :)


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Re: 1913 results
Second half of July
July 12-20,
Illinois State Championship
, Chicago, US
Venue: Wanderers Club
FI: Carrie Neely d. Mrs. Harold F. Colson 6-3 6-3
DF: Carrie Neely/Miriam Steever d. Mrs. Malcolm McNeil/Edith Paradise 6-3 6-3
July 14-19,
Irish Championships
, Dublin, Ireland (Clay ??*)
Venue: Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club, Wilton Place
FI: Mrs Norton-Barry d. I. Clarke 6-2 7-5
DF: I. Clarke/Mrs Hall d. A. Rennison/E. Rennison 6-0 8-6
MX: Miss Monahan/Charles Scroope d. Mrs Dudley/Mr Jones 3-6 6-3 6-2
*Though traditionally played on grass I have no reason to doubt Mark's research here. Was there a particular reason (perhaps lots of rain or a venue change?) for the surface this year? Double check or confirm if possible.
July 14-19,
Warwickshire Championships
, Leamington, Warwickshire, England (Grass)
FI: B. Lee d. Mrs Perrett 4-1 retired
MX: Mabel Parton/S.E. Charlton d. Miss Sargent/A. Traill 8-6 6-3
July 14-19,
Norwood Open
, London, England (Grass)
Venue: Norwood Park
FI: Phyllis Satterthwaite d. Madeline O'Neill 6-4 retired
DF: Dora Boothby/Winifred McNair d. Miss Radeglia/Miss Targett 6-1 6-2
MX: Winifred McNair/Roderick J. McNair d. Geraldine Beamish/Alfred E. Beamish 6-3 6-4
July 19-22,
, Travemünde,Germany (Clay)
FI: Mieken Rieck d. Dora Köring 6-1 6-3
MX: Mieken Rieck/Friedrich W. Rahe d. Dora Köring/C.P. Haselden 6-1 6-2
Ended July 19,
Minnesota State Championship
, Duluth, US
FI: Gwendolyn Rees d. Miss Wetherby 6-2 6-1
CF: Gwendolyn Rees d. Marguerite Davis 6-2 6-0
DF: Davis/Wetherby d. Mrs. Gardiner/Mrs. Marie Merrill 6-3 6-4
began July 20,
Championships of Marienbad,
Marienbad, Austria (Clay)
FI: Marie Amende d. Elizabeth Crundall-Punnett (GB) default
This tournament also featured the
Mixed doubles
event for the
Championships of Austria
FI: Marie Amende/Rolf Kinzl d. Sidi Maschka/Curt Bergmann (Ger) 6-1 4-6 7-5
July 20-26,
, Compiègne,France (Clay)
SF: Suzanne Lenglen d Marie Décugis 6-3 2-0 retired
FI: Jeanne Matthey d. Suzanne Lenglen default
Mixed Doubles
1R: Suzanne Lenglen/Georges Gault d. Mlle Sequin/De Sibert 6-0 6-3
SF: Lenglen/Gault d Mlle Acoulon/A. Canet 6-0 6-2
FI: Suzanne Lenglen/Georges Gault d. Marie Décugis/Max Décugis 6-3 3-6 6-4
Exhausted after the mixed doubles final, Suzanne Lenglen withdrew from the singles final.
July 21-26,
Scottish Championships
, Myreside, Edinburgh, Scotland (Grass)
FI: Mrs R. Welsh d. M. Fergus 6-2 retired
DF: Mrs R. Welsh/Mildred Coles d. Miss Stirling/Miss Watt ????
MX: Mildred Coles/Horrie Rice (Aus) d. Mrs R. Welsh/ A. Morrice MacKay 6-3 6-2
July 21-26,
Midland Counties Championships
, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England (Grass)
FI: Edith Hannam d. Elizabeth Ryan (US) 6-4 6-0
DF: Agnes Morton/Elizabeth Ryan (US) d. Dora Boothby/Miss Foster 6-4 6-4
MX: Elizabeth Ryan (US)/Erik Larsen (Den) d. Agnes Morton/Stanley N. Doust (Aus) 6-3 3-6 9-7
Week of July 21,
Northern Indiana
, Fort Wayne, US
Venue: Fort Wayne Country Club
FI: Cecil Bradshaw d. Helen Peters 6-4 6-4
DF: Helen Peters/Geraldine Fleming d. Alice Knight/Mary Joss 3-6 6-4 6-2
XD: Geraldine Fleming/Charles Trask d. Mary Joss/Eaglesfield 4-6 7-5 6-4
began July 26
, Karlsbad, Austria (Clay)
FI: Elizabeth Crundall-Punnett (GB) d. Sidi Maschka 6-2 6-3
DF: Marie Amende/Sidi Maschka d. Magda Aranyi/Frau Samek 7-5 7-5
MX: Marie Amende/Baron Hubert L. de Morpurgo d. Sidi Maschka/Curt Bergmann (Ger) 6-3 6-4
Circa July 27-August 2,
Western Championships
, Lake Forest, Illinois, USA (Grass)
Venue: Onwentsia Club
SF: Gwendolyn Rees d. Miriam Steever 6-4 6-1
SF: Carrie Neely d. Edith Hoyt 5-7 6-0 6-2
FI: Gwendolyn Rees d. Carrie Neely 6-2 6-4
DF: Carrie Neely/Gwendolyn Rees d. Edith Hoyt/Miriam Steever 4-6 6-2 6-2
Holder May Sutton did not defend her singles title.
July 28-August 2,
Northumberland Championships
, Newcastle, Northumberland, England (Grass)
FI: Mrs R. Welsh d. Dora Boothby 6-1 6-3
DF: Dora Boothby/Winifred McNair d. Mildred Coles/Mrs R. Welsh 6-3 6-4
MX: Edith Hannam/Hope Crisp d. Winifred McNair/William L. Clements 6-8 8-6 8-6
began July 30,
Championships of Franzensbad,
Franzensbad, Bohemia (Clay)
FI: M. Ellissen d. Sidi Maschka (Ast) 2-6 6-0 6-0
MX: Marie Amende (Ast)/Baron Hubert L. de Morpurgo (Ast)* d. Sidi Maschka (Ast)/Curt Bergmann (Ger) 6-3 10-8
Baron Morpurgo was from Trieste, a city under Austrian control until the World War, when Italy gained control of the region. The Germanic Hubert became an Italian citizen and was henceforth known as Umberto de Morpurgo, "the Tilden of his country."
began July 28
Southern California Championships
, Long Beach, California, US (Hard)
FI: Alice Scott d. Mrs B.M. Stickrod 8-6 8-6
CR: Mrs Ethel Sutton Bruce d. Alice Scott 6-3 6-2
Mixed doubles
SF: Florence Sutton/Clifton B. Herd d. Mrs. Eaton/Marshall Ketchum 6-2 3-6 6-2
SF: Alice Scott/M. Sinsabaugh d. Maud Lowell/K.C. Newell 7-5 6-2
FI: Sutton/Herd d. Scott/Sinsabaugh 6-3 6-2
Mrs BO Bruce is one of the famous Sutton sisters.
Circa late July,
, Austria (Clay)
FI: Sidi Mashcka d. Mädi Fürth [score?]
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SCIENTISTS have created the worlds first schizophrenic mice in an attempt to gain a better understanding of the illness.
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Animal rights campaigners have condemned the research, saying that it is morally repugnant to create an animal doomed to mental suffering.
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JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) -- More than two dozen employees fired by a sheriff on his first day in office returned to work Thursday, a day after they failed to obey an order to come in.
The 27 workers, mostly deputies and officers, will be disciplined for Wednesday's absence, said Evan Kaine, attorney for Sheriff Victor Hill.
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I have 79 mgb. The car only runs at a slow idle. Once above idle it runs rough and dies. Does this car have a control box? Also the tach swings wildly when the problem is happening Mark
What Is Missing?
I was looking at a 1970 MGB Roadster and noticed what looks like something is missing. Is there something missing; and, if so, what is it and its importance? See circled area of the photo attached. T...
Overheating Problem
My 1971 MGB Roadster is a beautiful car but, has an issue with running abnormally hot. So, my question becomes, is there a known issue and/or solution to this? I have so far replaced the water pump,...
Mgb Battery Help
I have a 79 MGB that was already converted to a 215 Buick V8 when I bought it. For the last few years I had a problem where if I forgot to use my kill switch which shut off the entire electric system ...
1970 Mgb Roadster Won't Start. Any Ideas?
I can not get my Roadster started. I was getting a click with my alternator light coming on. Now I get nothing; no lights no click. I took the battery in and it was good. Any help would be great.
Jump Starting
I have a 1970 Mgb roadster with right hand drive. The car uses 2 six volt batteries. What is the proper way to jump start it from a 12 volt battery? Can someone help?
Valve Settings
Need to know the valve settings, please.Thanks.......
Engine Problem
After driving car 4 a short time or when it reads normal temp I can't shut it off and when I do get it turned off, it will not start. Took off fuel line at carbs and I have fuel. If I let it set till ...
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