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MICHIE, GEORGE, Quartermaster Sergeant, Virginia line. Pension no. R7153. Soldier applied in Wayne Co. Tennessee on 28 March 1827, aged 67 in 1826. He enlisted at Fredericksburg, VA in the spring of 1777. In 1827 soldier had in his family, wife Judah, aged about 60 years and children Lucy aged 25 and Betsey aged 23. Soldier stated he married his second wife a widow named Judah FLOOD who had several children. Francis GIDDONS of Williamson Co., TN made affidavit on 6 Feb 1827 that he had become a member of James MICHIE's family of Louisa Co. VA whose son George was a Revolutionary War soldier. Additional information submitted: soldier born 17/19 April 1759 and died 28 June 1843 supposedly at Lebanon, Wayne Co., Tennessee. Soldier first married Elizabeth MILLER on 4 Nov 1781 Louisa Co., VA. Married second to Mrs. Judah HOOD [name given in additional information]. Children were: James, b. 15 May 1783, married Louise (Lucy or Louisa) STONEMAN; William, married Elizabeth FLOOD; Lucy, b. ca. 1802, m. Heriam BREWSTER or Neriam BREWER; Polly, married Robert FLOOD; Sarah, married Henry CLIFTON; Betsy, b. ca. 1804, married ______MILLICAN. Additional information taken from THE TEXAS DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION LINEAGE BOOK. Submitted by Jarrel M NEWBERRY, 2231 Conant Drive, Burley, ID 83318 [Mr. NEWBERRY is a descendant through James MICHIE, son of George. James' daughter Caroline married James Knox BROADAWAY, the son of Drewry BROADAWAY, the son of John BROADAWAY, also a revolutionary war soldier.]
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THORNTON, Josiah, served in ROEBURK's Regiment, South Carolina Militia. Soldier served 'since the fall of Charleston'. Residence at enlistment was 96th District, SC, occupation a farmer. Soldier applied for pension in 1846, but was denied pension because service was less than six months. From other records: Also entered into service on 9 April a "gray gelding" loar on 25 April 1779 about 7 yrs. old; and a black gelding 5 yrs. old. Horses entered in the Public service in Capt. William Smiths Co. on 9th April 1779. Pension application number R10570. Widow applied, but no pension application number. Per widow's application Soldier died before 1846, per pension application. Additional information supplied by submitter: Widow Salley THORNTON died 29 Oct 1849 Wayne Co., TN listed on 1850 Mortality schedule. From Bible record of family: Soldier born 22 Aug 1758, VA; wife born 1 March 1763: children: Elizabeth THORNTON, b. 8 Mar 1781; Thomas THORNTON, b. 15 Dec 1783, m. 1) Martha; m. 2) Rebecca HOUSE; Sparling THORNTON, b. 19 Feb 1786, m. 1) Salley (Sarah), m. 2) Mrs. Mary McCLAREN JOHNSTON; Rhoda THORNTON, b. 27 Dec 1788; Eleanor THORNTON, b. 6 July 1791, m. Lenoir CANTRELL; Isaac THORNTON, b. 22 Jan 1794, m. Nancy HOUSE; Josiah THORNTON, b. 11 March 1796, SC, m. Frances DEWBERRY; Sally (Sarah) THORNTON, b. 7 June 1798; William THORNTON, b. 3 April 1800; Mordica THORNTON, b. 21 Dec 1800, m. Amelia WESTMORELAND; Thuraz (Theresa) THORNTON, b. 16 June 1805, m. James W. CANTRELL; Mahala THORNTON, b. 16 Sep 1807, m. Jason PAULK. Submitted by Reda THORNTON DUCKWORTH, 205 Roat St., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
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Submitted by Lucille Hastings
Pension Application Number R2310
State of Tennessee Wayne County§
On this 9th day of June 1834 personally appeared in open court before the justices of the court of pleas and quarter session of said county John Copeland a resident of the said County of Wayne in the State of Tennessee aged 72 years who being first duly sworn according to law both on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the services of the United States under the command of the following named officers and served as herein stated, he volunteered in Chatham County North Carolina in the month of February 1781 under the command of Captain Roger Griffey for a tour of three months. We were marched to Granville County in said State of North Carolina for some time we were stationed in Hainsburgh and afterwards attached to Captain William Douglas' Company. A short time after this he was taken sick and obtained a furlow to return home and wait for further orders. He remained there about three days and returned. Applicant does not recollect the names of any of the field officers under whom he served except General Butler. _______[?] at this time being very young[?]
He then substituted for one Sherod Willis for a tour of three months. He entered the service about the first of June in the year last aforesaid under the command of Captain Joseph Russell[?], Major John Nails, Colonel Ambrose Ramsey and General Butler. When we rendevoused near Chatham Court house North Carolina Colonel Ramsey informed us, if we would find out own horses and Guns that we should be discharged at the expiration of two months. we accordingly furnished our own horses and Guns. We marched from Chatham Court house to Guilford thence to moore County and thence through Orange County, thence back again to Chatham and through many ohter Counties no now recollected. The express business which we were upon was to subdue and keep down the Tories.
He again volunteerd in September of the same year, for the purpose of retaking the prisoners which the tories had taken from Hillsborough. we marched from Chatham to to Cane Creek in same County and commenced an attack on the Tories, near Linsley Mills at which time Colonel Little, Major John Nalls were killed with Fourteen soldiers. I was then under the Command of Major Nalls, Colonel Maybourne and General Butler were the names of the officers as he now recollects. The length of this tour was three weeks. He served in all ten months and three weeks.
1st. When and in what year were you born?
Answer: I was born in Chatham County North Carolina in the year 1762
2nd. Have you any record of your age and if so where is it?
Answer: I have and ______return it, transmitted? by my father
3rd: Where were you living when called into service. Where have you lived
since the Revolutionary War and where do you live now?
Answer: When I entered the servie I lived in North Carolina Chatham County and resided there during the Revolutionary war, from thence I moved to Jefferson County, Tennessee, thence to Knox County and State of Tennessee thence to Overton, thence to Bedford and thence to Wayne County, Tennessee where I now live and have lived for fourteen years last past.
4th: How were you called into service were youdrafted, did volunteer, or
were you a substitute and if a substitute, for whom.
Answer: I volunteer twice and once a substitute for Sherod Willis.
Q 5: State the name of some of the Regular Officers who were with the
troops, when you served, such continental and Militia Regiment as you can recollect and
the general circumstances of your service.
Ans: I have answered this question so far as I am able in the above declaration. I do not recollect the names of any of the Regiments.
Q. 6th: Did you ever receive a dsicharge from the service and if so by
whom was it given and what has become of it?
Ans. I received a discharge in writing for the tour I served as a substitute for Willis. It was given by Capt. Rossau and it is now lost.
Q 7th: State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present
neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of
your services as a soldier of the Revolution?
Ans: James Holden, Robert Scypeart, John L. Lindsey, Francis Scypeart, Gen. John Rayburn, Henry Rayborn, Esq., James Anderson, Henry Morris,James Arnett, Richard Copeland and Henry Tilley and many others are well acquainted with me and can testify as to my character for veracity and James Holden, Robert Scypeart and John L. Lindsey can testify as to my Representration in service as a sosldier of the Revolution.
The said applicant thereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not in the pension rolls or the agency of any State. He further states that he has no documentary evidence whereby he can prove his services and knows of no other person who can testify as to his services, except Robert Scypeart, James Holden and John L. Lindsey.
Sworn to and Subscribed in open court
//s// John Copeland
Test: James C. Alderson, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Wayne County, Tennessee.
We Robert Scypeart, James Holden and John L. Lindsey residing in the County of Wayne and State of Tennessee certify that we are well acquainted with John Copeland who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we know him to have been a Revolutionary soldier and that is a man of undoubted veracity and so reputed to be in the neighborhood where he now resides.
Sworn to Subscribed in Open Court //s// Robert Scypeart //s// John L. Lindsey //s// James Holden Test: James C. Alderson, Clerk.
Power Of Attorney
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners
State of Tennessee Wayne County§
Be it known that before me Washington Carter a Justice of the Peace presonally appeared Richard Copeland age 64 years, who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that he is an heir of John Copeland who was a Revolutionary soldier in the State of North Carolina and that he died on the 30th day of September 1844 and that his mother, named Sally, died some forty years ago and that they were residents of Chatham in the State of North Carolina and that they resided there many years and that he resided in Wayne County aforesaid and that furthermore he BY THESE PRESENTS, constitutes, appoints and fully empowers and authorizes, irrevocably and with powers of substitution, F. E. Hassler, of Washington city, D.C. as his true and lawful Attorney for him and in his name and stead,to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U.S. Government and State officers his rights in all and in any manner of claim or increase or arrears of Pension or Land that may be due him as a heir of John Copeland who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law he may be entitled.
In witness whereof, he has on this thirtieth day of September 1852, hereunto signed his name; and affixed his seal: //s// Richard Copeland For the heirs of John Copeland, deceased. Witness: Jonathan Morris, John McDougal.
Signed, sealed acknowledged, and sworn to before me; and I further certify that Richard Copeland has always by the community been known as one of heir of John Copeland deceased.
Dated on this 30th day of September 1852. //s//Washington Carter J.P.
State of Tennessee, Wayne County§
I hereby certifiy that Washington Carter, Esq, before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgement were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of doing so, a Justice of Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set me hand, and affixed the seal of Wayne County Court, this thirtieth day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. //s// William Jones, Clerk.
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Bringing evolution controversy to the Capitol: Ben 'Bueller' Stein!?!
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The Republicans are sponsoring identical bills in their respective chambers that would make clear teachers and students have the right to question Darwin's evolution theory in public classrooms. The proposals come less than a month after the State Board of Education voted that teachers must teach evolution and natural selection to middle and high schoolers.
"We can test on evolution," said Storms, a former high school English teacher. "But the students, after having heard all the evidence, should be able to arrive at their own conclusions. To do that, they have to have all the facts. Under this bill, if you have a teacher who is pro-evolution and every student is intelligent design ... that teacher is safe to teach that as a theory."
Stein's documentary, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, has been dubbed by critics as advancing the agenda of those who want to push religious curriculum into public classrooms. Hays has set up a screening of the film Wednesday night for interested lawmakers.


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The weather in Newport Beach was a lot cooler and rainier than I had planned (or hoped for!) while we were there last week. So scarves, extra layers and coziness in general were necessary. I had hoped to enjoy more shorts, skirts and tanks... but that's the way it goes sometimes.
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The National Football League, for whatever reason, thinks playing a regular season game in Europe is a great idea. Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, has said before he would like to play more games across the Atlantic Ocean, bringing more NFL teams to the continent in an effort to expand the game. It turns out Major League Baseball's commissioner shares a similar dream.
"We must internationalize the sport," MLB commissioner Bud Selig said on Wednesday in Miami, prior to the Miami Marlins opening the regular season on U.S. soil in new Marlins Park. "We have huge potential, but to do that you have to do things. One is to open your season [internationally]."
The regular season officially got underway last week when the Seattle Mariners and Oakland A's played a series in Japan. The games played in Asia have always drawn well, especially when Asian stars like Ichiro Suzuki are involved. The drawback and where much criticism is directed, is the fact that baseball, long dubbed "America's Pastime," is kicking off outside of the country, and at times when live broadcasts are being shown between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. to the fans of those teams. Of course, Selig says there is no reason to be too concerned with the drawbacks.
"Seattle loved being there," the commissioner said. "I've heard from both clubs, they liked it. We did great, baseball in terms of internationalizing the sport. And I can assure you it won't take away from any of the 30 openings we have that are taking place."
Then things get interesting. Selig says it is his dream to open a season in Europe. Yes, Europe.
"My dream, frankly, I want to open up in Europe too," Selig stated. "I want to do more of this."
Fast forward to around the 1:20 mark in the video below (the jump), when Selig begins discussing the efforts to internationalize the game. About 20 seconds later Selig drops the Europe reference…
Major League Baseball in Europe? Call me skeptical.
"We've been talking about playing games in Europe for some time, and venues have been our biggest obstacle in getting that done," Paul Archey, MLB's vice president of international business operations, told MLB.com last week in Tokyo.
Do you have any idea why venues are hard to come by? Because Europe, for the most part, does not play or care about baseball. The counter-argument here is this is the reason MLB would like to branch in to Europe I suppose, but if baseball wants to do that they will have to take teams that will draw attention. Forget about pitting the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles in a European showdown. The only way to move in to Europe is by bringing your big-name franchises to the continent, such as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Europeans know these cities. They may not know the players, but at least it gives them something to identify with.
But could you imagine the backlash from moving a Yankees game, home or away, out of the country? In some cities the Yankees come to town once a year (if that), and for some clubs the best ticket sales of the year are when the Yankees come to town. The Phillies have been a pretty decent visiting team as well in recent years.
The problem MLB will have with expanding in to Europe is the fact that there are no Euopean players that draw any kind of attention. This is not the case in Japan, where a number of players have reached the majors and been successful. There is a reason the natives of Japan will flock around a TV in the streets of a town just to catch a glimpse of Ichiro or a Hideki Matsui or Hideo Nomo. They care. Do you think anyone is dropping what they are doing in Denmark to watch a Danny Cox or Lance Painter?
I don't think so.
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NOTE:For the low mileage timing belt kits some steps in these instructions can be skipped. (Example thermostat and water pump steps)
Position the vehicle in the air on proper automotive jack stands and remove the passenger side front wheel.
Remove the protective splash pan using a T-25 Torx driver.
Remove the lower intercooler hose by removing (1) 10mm nut (1) spring clip and (1) hose clamp located in the passenger side wheel well. (Image 1)
Loosen and remove the passenger side fender liner by removing the spring clips from corresponding studs. (Image 2)
Using a 16mm wrench, loosen and remove the serpentine belt by turning tensioner clockwise. (Image 3)
Using a 13mm socket, remove (3) bolts that secure the serpentine belt tensioner to the engine.
If the forward upper intercooler hose clamp is not accessible you may need to remove the front bumper in order to remove the passengers side headlight. If the hose clamp is accessible remove hose clamp and continue to step 18.
Remove the bumper cover to gain access to the hose clamp at the top of the intercooler. Pull up (vertically) in the top side corners of both the passenger and driver side of grille trim. Then push inward towards engine and once again pull up on the top side corners of both the passenger and driver side of grille trim. Be careful not to break the clips molded into the grille. (Image 4)
Pry up and remove the spring clip from the hood latch lever. Then using a flat blade screwdriver, spread the latch apart so that the rod clears the latch pins and remove latch. (Image 5)
Pull upwards on the grille and remove it.
Using a T-25 Torx driver, remove (4) screws from both passenger and drivers side on the front side of wheel well. (Image 6)
Using a T-30 Torx driver, remove (5) screws on the top of the bumper cover. (Image 7)
Remove passenger and drivers side lower front bumper grilles.
Using a T-30 Torx driver, remove (1) screw from behind the grille opening on each side of vehicle that secures the bumper cover to the radiator. (Image 8)
Begin to remove the bumper cover, but pause to remove the bulbs from the rear side of the marker lamps. It may be advantageous to use 2 people for this step. (Image 9)
15) Unplug passenger side headlamp (Image 10), then use a T-25 Torx driver to remove the (4) screws holding the headlamp in place. Remove headlamp. (Image 11) (2 upper screws and 2 lower screws).
Use a 1/4" drive rachet and 10mm socket to remove (3) nuts from your engine cover.
Use a pliers to remove all clamps from intercooler hose between the intake manifold and intercooler. Twist the intercooler pipe and remove the pipe through the headlamp opening in the radiator support.(Image 13)
Drain the coolant from the engine by removing the lower hose from the oil cooler, located just above the oil filter. Then, drain the radiator at the radiator drain knob located on the lower drivers side of the radiator.(Image 12)
coolant tank and locate them to the side.
Use a 5mm allen wrench to remove the single allen head bolt that secures the power steering reservoir to the motor mount. As an option, you can choose to completely remove both power steering hoses for easier access to the area.
mount. As an option, you can choose to completely remove both power steering hoses for easier access to the area.(Image 14)
Use a 6mm allen to remove the (4) allen head bolts on vibration damper. Counter hold the crankshaft by using a 1/2" drive rachet and 19mm socket. Remove vibration dampener. (Image 15) - Torque Spec this fastener, 7 ft lbs + 1/4 turn.
If you are planning to install a new lower crankshaft seal at this time, loosen lower crankshaft toothed pulley bolt. Position special tool #3415 in lower crank toothed pulley and use breaker bar with 12 point 19mm socket to loosen main crank bolt. Note: Do not remove bolt or toothed pulley at this time. Just loosen the bolt. (Image 16)
Remove valve cover breather assembly. (Image 17)
Use a 10mm wrench to remove the (2) 10mm nuts holding the vacuum hose bracket located below the vacuum pump on the drivers side of valve cover. Loosen vacuum hoses from support bracket. (Image 18)
Use a 10mm wrench to remove (2) bolts that hold the coolant manifold on at the right side of the cylinder head. This will allow clearance for the removal of the vacuum pump. (Image 19) - Torque spec for this fastener is 7 ft lbs.
Use a 13mm wrench to remove (3) bolts securing vacuum pump to cylinder head. (Image 20) Torque spec for this fastener is 15 ft lbs.
. to remove allen bolt located under the egr valve (Image 21). - Torque spec for this fastener is 7 ft lbs)
Remove plastic plug from bell housing on driver side of engine.
Rotate crankshaft until both valves for cylinder #1 are completely up and fully seated. (Image 22)
Insert the cam locking tool #3418 into the slot on camshaft. If you cannot, rotate crankshaft 180 degrees and re-attempt to insert the cam locking plate. (Image 23) - NEVER use locking plate to torque crankshaft or camshaft bolts.
Locate and align the machined marker on the flywheel with the notch protrusion in the bell housing. (Image 24)
Install the flywheel locking tool #4004 on lower toothed pulley of the crankshaft. Tighten allen bolts hand tight, then add 1/4 turn with a 5mm allen socket. (Image 25)
Insert fuel pump locking pin/tool #3359 into hole in fuel pump toothed pulley and then thru hole in fuel pump casting. It is possible to install pin/tool 3359 to the right of the hole and have the injection timing off by about 30 degrees. If this is done your engine will not start. (Image 26) - Note: you may have to tap gently on the pin tool to get it into the hole in the fuel pump casting. Never turn over engine by injection pump.
Support engine with suitable engine support. (Image 27) - Warning: Failure to use an appropriate and safety approved engine support could result in Injury or Death.
Use a 1/2" drive rachet to remove (2) 18mm upper motor mount bolts. (Image 28)
Use a 1/2" drive rachet to remove (2) 16mm body motor mount bolts and remove body side motor mount.
Remove the cast motor mount bracket secured to the engine by removing (2) 16mm bolts on the top side and then (1)16mm bolt on the bottom side of the bracket. (Image 29) - A swivel extension might be required.
Raise drivers side of engine to remove motor mount bracket. (Image 30) - Note: This can be difficult. Make sure the lower bolts have been fully removed from the bracket so they are not in the way. Lift bracket up and then forward toward front of car. You may have to lightly pull on the a/c evaporator pipe to allow the motor mount bracket to clear. If you are unable to remove the bracket towards the front, you will need to remove the turbo air intake pipe in order to remove the motor mount by moving it towards the rear of the vehicle.
Remove and lower timing belt cover by removing (4) 10mm bolts. (Image 31) -Important: Apply Loctite to these bolts when reinstalling the cover.
Loosen and remove timing belt tensioning idler, timing belt, and all other fixed tensioners. Also remove water pump.(Image 32)
Position tool #3415 in lower crankshaft toothed pulley. Using a 12 point 19mm socket, remove crankshaft bolt.(Image 33)
Remove toothed pulley.
Using tool #3203, remove lower crank seal. Inspect crankshaft for possible groove from where the old seal rubbed on the crankshaft. Lubricate the sealing lip of the new crank seal with clean motor oil. Using tool #3265, gently tap new crank seal into place. If a groove existed in the crankshaft, recess the new seal slightly deeper so the seal lip rides on a new surface area of the crankshaft. Important: Do not rotate or turn the crank shaft at this time.
Re-install toothed belt pulley and torque bolts to 88 ft lbs + 1/4 turn.
Clean machined area where the water pump will mate with engine block. Install the new improved water pump by turning all water pump fasteners equally snug by hand and then slowly and evenly torque the fasteners to 7 ft lbs.
Use a pliers to loosen the hose clamp at the thermostat housing and remove hose. Then use a 10mm socket to remove (2) bolts securing the housing to the engine block. Remove old thermostat, noting the orientation of it. Clean thermostat mating surface on engine block. Install the new thermostat in the same orientation as removed. Install new o-ring to housing, then install housing to block. Torque housing to 7 ft lbs. and reinstall hose and clamp.
Install (3) new upper and lower FIXED tensioners. Apply a small amount of thread locker and torque fasteners to specifications. (Image 34) - Smaller tensioner torque spec 16 ft lbs - Larger tensioner torque spec 22 ft lbs.
Install improved 62mm O.D. fixed tensioner using the new bolt # GK29001 supplied. (Image 34) - Torque fastener.
Install timing belt tensioning idler. Position backing plate flange on tensioner with slotted hole in plastic cover and slide tensioner onto stud. Tighten securing nut only finger tight at this time. (Image 35)
Temporarly remove tool 3418. Loosen cam sprocket with tool #3036 by about 2 turns. Reinstall Tool 3418 with camshaft at TDC Then using tool #T40001 and a 3/4 drive rachet with 18mm socket, apply tension to center of cam bolt until the cam sprocket pops off. (Images 36 and 37).
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Loosen and remove camshaft cam cap. Remove camshaft seal. Inspect camshaft for possible groove from old seal wearing on camshaft seal surface area.Lubricate the seal lip of cam the seal with clean motor oil. Slide in new cam seal. If a groove existed on thecamshaft, locate the new seal a few millimeters deeper on the camshaft so that it rides on a new surface area. Reinstall cam cap and evenly torque nuts to 15 ft lbs. (Image 38)
Reinstall cam sprocket and only tighten finger tight at this time.
Loosen (3) 13mm bolts on injection pump sprocket. Do not remove bolts completely, just break them loose. Warning do not loosen center bolt! Loosening center bolt changes injection pump factory settings which can only be adjusted by using special equipment.
Install timing belt by positioning it over the lower crank toothed pulley and then work your way upward.
Double check that the timing belt is properly in place and engaged in the teeth of the lower crank pulley, the teeth on the camshaft pulley and the teeth on the injection pump pulley. Center timing belt on all pulleys and idlers. Next, Set timing belt tension. Remove tensioning idler nut and apply thread locker. Loosely reinstall nut. Remove tool #T40001, then use tool #T10020 to apply tension clockwise to the tensioning idler pulley. Align top dead center marks. Once marks are aligned, tighten nut and torque it to 15 ft lbs. (Image 39)
Remove injection pump pulley bolts one at a time and install new bolts and tighten to 15 Lbs.
Tighten Cam Sprocket bolt with tool #3036. Torque to 33 ft lbs.
Remove locking pin tool #3359 from injection pump sprocket.
Remove tool #4004 lower crank lock pulley tool.
(Note: install (2) the allen bolts and nuts onto tool that where supplied with the tool)
Remove tool #3418 cam locking plate.
(Note: NEVER use tool #3418 to tighten or torque fasteners - Damage to Camshaft may occur)
Turn engine over by hand two full revolutions and verify that there is no interference.
Bring # 1 cylinder of engine to top dead center and verify all timing marks align properly as outlined earlier.
Install the lower timing belt cover. Important: Apply Loctite to the (4) 10mm bolts when reinstalling. (Image 31)
Reinstall motor mount casting to engine block. Be sure to apply thread locker to all existing bolts. Install lower bolts into motor mount casting before positioning bracket in place, then position casting into place in between engine and body of vehicle. Install the (3) bolts into casting at the same time and start threads of all the bolts before tightening any one of them down. - Torque spec for these fasteners is 33 ft lbs.
Reinstall the body half motor mount with (2) bolts. - Torque spec for these fasteners is 30 ft lbs +1/4 turn
With the engine lowered and back at the proper level, install the motor mount to engine bracket bolts. - Torque spec on these fasteners is 44 ft lbs +1/4 turn.
Locate any components removed not specifically addressed in this guideline and re-install.
Review each step found in this set of guidelines to ensure each component has been addressed properly and has been re-fastened to specification.
Reconnect the lower oil cooler hose to fitting.
Make sure the radiator drain knob is tight.
Fill the coolant expansion tank slowly with a 50/50 mix of coolant/antifreeze and water.
Install your coolant expansion tank cap, start your engine and allow the engine to warm until the radiator fans cycle at least once or until you are sure the thermostat has opened. You can safely bring the engine up to around 2000 RPM to quickly develop heat in the engine in order for the thermostat to open. If the coolant expansion tank fluid level goes down while you are running the engine, turn off the vehicle and carefully remove the coolant expansion tank cap. Re-fill with coolant to the max line and re-start the engine and let warm again until the radiator fan cycles.
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I'm delighted at the response of a Wyoming legislator to a nanny-stater correspondent. The Blaze reports:
Rev. Audette Fulbright had emailed all state legislators, including Republican Rep. Hans Hunt, earlier this month to say she and her husband had just moved to Wyoming and were "seriously reconsidering" their decision amid the proposed expansion of gun laws.
"Ample evidence has shown that schools and guns do not mix, and in particular, guns in the hands of amateurs/non-professionals is extremely dangerous, especially in any highly-charged situation," Fulbright wrote. "To expose our children to greater risk in their schools by encouraging more guns on campuses is something that we cannot allow."
Fulbright also said she was concerned about "the profoundly serious dangers of fracking" and said the question of whether to leave was "wrenching to all of us."
"I know of other new-to-Wyoming families in similar contemplation. Your choices matter. It would be sad to see an exodus of educated, childrearing age adults from Wyoming as a result of poor lawmaking," she wrote.
Hunt's response? "By all means, leave."
"I'll be blunt," he wrote back. "If you don't like the political atmosphere of Wyoming, then by all means, leave. We, who have been here a very long time (I am proudly 4th generation) are quite proud of our independent heritage."
There's more at the link, including the full text of the messages exchanged.
So tell me . . . how do we transplant Rep. Hunt's vigorous independence of spirit to representatives in other states, not to mention the Federal government? Can they - and he - be cloned, perhaps? Meanwhile, a gleeful "Attaboy!" to him from this blogger (and, I'm sure, from many of my readers as well).


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Date: Tue Feb 11 2003 - 17:02:51 PST
All it takes is $. The OE brakes even when new and adjusted properly... 17
adjustments...plus the E brake.. are marginal at best.... Some folks use
different lining, some add a vacuum booster and some convert to disc...you
could spend over a Grand and not be happy or you could live for 30 years
with the originals ... it all depends on speed and load and need.... I would
not personally use the M37 family as a daily over the road work truck....
Heck, the design goes back to 1939? with very minor upgrades to when the M37
came to fruition in 1950. However after 50000 or more miles in them, I
never hit anything I didn't want to.. Squeaking and squealing are standard
and allowable.... it identifies what u are.... 45MPH and safer.... RAM
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Iran purchases 500 tractors from Finnish Valtra
Valtra, part of the KONE Materials Handling division in Finland's KONE group, has received an order from Iran for 500 tractors. The tractors are 140-horsepower, 6-cylinder Valtra 8400 models equipped with air-conditioning and are adapted to conditions in Iran. They will be built in Valtra's Suolahti factory in Finland and delivered sometime in 2003.
The order includes spare parts and extensive training. Delivery will be made this year and represents the single largest order ever in Valtra's history. The Valtra tractors will be delivered to the Fars region in southern Iran, near to the city of Shiraz. Local farmers would be able to purchase tractors affordably through financing available from the Iranian Agricultural Bank.
The mechanization program of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture calls for the purchase over 5,000 new tractors with a capacity of over 100 horsepower during the next five years. Some 10,000 tractors with a capacity less than 100 horsepower will also be needed during this period.
Through this program Iran aims to increase the productivity of its agricultural sector and reduce its reliance especially on imported wheat. The program also aims to gradually increase the share of local assembly work.
KONE is a global service and engineering company that specializes in moving people and goods. Annual net sales total 5,500 million euro. The company employs some 35,000 people. KONE's B shares are listed on the Helsinki Exchanges. — (menareport.com)
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Punch Brothers' Chris Thile Wins MacArthur 'Genius' Grant
Keeping a secret isn't easy, but Punch Brothers frontman Chris Thile had no choice. While traveling with his parents in Kentucky, the singer received a call that would change his life — except that he ignored it.
The ringing continued over time, and a dramatic message was left urging Thile to pick up the call. It was apparently of "great importance." After showing the voice mail to his tour manager, the pair tracked the number back to the MacArthur Foundation. That's when the singer's heart began to literally skip beats.
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Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United close to signing Anders Lindegaard
Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United are close to signing Danish goalkeeper
Anders Lindegaard.
Representatives from Lindegaard's Norwegian club Aalesund FK were in Manchester last week, talking up a deal being done for the 26-year-old, who has four caps for his country.
Former United and Denmark goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel claimed Lindegaard is not good enough for the Red Devils, leading to speculation Ferguson would get cold feet over the deal, although the United boss insists that is not the case.
However, believing Lindegaard can bolster his goalkeeping ranks given Edwin van der Sar has now passed his 40th birthday and Tomasz Kuszczak's future appears uncertain, Ferguson still felt the Aalesund officials had jumped the gun saying the contract would be signed. 'It is not completed at the moment but there has not been a hiccup either,' Ferguson said.
'It will probably happen in the next two or three weeks, but the announcement was a bit premature.'


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Product not yet reviewed by PCMag editors.
The Garmin nüvi 1300LM is a midrange personal GPS navigation device that offers good value. You get all the usual features that are expected nowadays, such as text-to-speech, a 3D map view, and a 480-by-272-pixel, 4.3-inch resistive touch screen with colorful, animated map graphics.
The nüvi 1300LM measures 2.9 by 4.8 by 0.6 inches (HWD). It offers free lifetime map updates, but no traffic reporting of any kind. It works with Garmin's optional cityXplorer for navigating city transit while on foot, although many people are now opting to use their cell phones and smartphones for this sort of thing instead.
As a rule, Garmin devices also offer robust point-of-interest (POI) search, including good category breakdowns, as well as searches that update in real time as you drive, complete with compass directions. We didn't review the nüvi 1300LM specifically, but we did test the similar nüvi 1390T, which scored an Editors' Choice award from PCMag in 2010, thanks to its accurate navigation, clear user interface, and impressive feature set for the price.
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Originally published: October 14, 2011
Last updated: October 14, 2011 - 3:55pm
Encouraging Americans to sign up for broadband service at home is just as important as ensuring it is available across the country, according to the Minority Media and Telecom Council.
The group filed an ex parte letter with the Federal Communications Commission regarding the agency's upcoming vote on reform of the $8 billion Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes the deployment of telecom services to rural areas. The FCC is planning to shift the focus of the $4.5 billion high-cost portion of the fund from landline phone service to broadband Internet access. The MMTC's letter argues that any reform plan should prioritize adoption along with deployment, especially since roughly 50 percent and 55 percent of African-American and Hispanic households, respectively, do not use broadband. "Further cost, not availability, is the primary reason for not adopting the Internet among all groups combined," the letter states. "According to [the National Telecommunications and Information Administration], of the reasons why more households generally do not have broadband at home, lack of interest, cost, and lack of a computer all outrank availability for all income brackets." The group notes that the significant racial disparities in wealth contribute to low broadband adoption rates for minorities, and argues the data clearly supports the need for greater emphasis on low-cost home access and campaigns to demonstrate the relevance of broadband access for low-income families.
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Al-Futtaim Motors occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE,while continuing to contribute to Toyota's worldwide growth. Today Al- Futtaim Motors is synonymous with Toyota and Lexus,which enjoys undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. Besides Toyota,AF Motors also holds exclusive franchises for some of the world's top automobiloes and automotive products like Hino-Japan's leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer,Toyo & Chen shin/Maxxis tyres,GS & Panasonic batteries and many more.To provide full back-up support to these world-class franchises,AF Motors have an established network of showrooms and service & parts centre throughout the UAE.
We are looking for an experienced Cashier to join us in Fujeirah. The main functions of the Cashier would include the following:
* Cash Handling (cash, down payment and cash cheque receipt and billing)
* Cash and cheque deposit in the bank
* Collection & Posting of Post Dated Cheques
* Current Cheque Posting
* Petty cash maintenance
* Petty voucher preparation, parking and sending to Finance Dept.
* Filing of credit Invoices
* Daily control of cash and cheque
* Coordination and follow up with Finance Department
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
* Demonstrable experience within a previous cash/cheque handling position
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong mathematical approach
* Proactive, hardworking, motivated approach
* Fluency in English communication skills
* Arabic communication skills preferred.
* Good team player, experienced in a professional, high pressure, working environment
* An understanding of IT systems, in particular SAP would be advantageous
About the Company
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.


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Editor's Note: Any reference to TheStreet Ratings and its underlying recommendation does not reflect the opinion of TheStreet, Inc. or any of its contributors including Jim Cramer or Stephanie Link. All three major indices are trading up today with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) trading up 115 points (0.7%) at 16,388 as of Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, 11:55 AM ET. The NYSE advances/declines ratio sits at 1,987 issues advancing vs. 938 declining with 158 unchanged. The Real Estate industry currently sits up 0.4% versus the S&P 500, which is up 0.6%. Top gainers within the industry include St. Joe Corporation ( JOE), up 7.0%, CommonWealth REIT ( CWH), up 2.2%, Public Storage ( PSA), up 1.0%, Host Hotels & Resorts ( HST), up 0.9% and Boston Properties ( BXP), up 0.5%. On the negative front, top decliners within the industry include Zillow ( Z), down 2.0%, Altisource Portfolio Solutions ( ASPS), down 1.9%, General Growth Properties ( GGP), down 0.7% and Ventas ( VTR), down 0.6%. TheStreet would like to highlight 3 stocks pushing the industry higher today: 3. National Retail Properties ( NNN) is one of the companies pushing the Real Estate industry higher today. As of noon trading, National Retail Properties is up $0.53 (1.5%) to $35.84 on average volume. Thus far, 488,314 shares of National Retail Properties exchanged hands as compared to its average daily volume of 1.0 million shares. The stock has ranged in price between $35.24-$35.85 after having opened the day at $35.24 as compared to the previous trading day's close of $35.31. National Retail Properties, Inc. is a publicly owned equity real estate investment trust. The firm acquires, owns, manages, and develops retail properties in the United States. National Retail Properties has a market cap of $4.3 billion and is part of the financial sector. Shares are up 16.4% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Thursday. Currently there are 7 analysts who rate National Retail Properties a buy, no analysts rate it a sell, and 5 rate it a hold. TheStreet Ratings rates National Retail Properties as a buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, growth in earnings per share, expanding profit margins, increase in net income and increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity. Get the full National Retail Properties Ratings Report now. 3x UPSIDE POTENTIAL: TheStreet Quant Ratings has identified a handful of stocks that can potentially TRIPLE in the next 12 months. Learn more.
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It's ''Christmas in July'' in Gaylord
Thu, 11 Jul 2013 02:00:53 GMT —
With all of the sunshine and warm weather, you may not be thinking about Christmas this time of year. However, the Salvation Army is - and they need Northern Michigan's help.
The Gaylord Salvation Army is holding it's "Christmas in July" Red Kettle Campaign for the second year in a row.
The money raised is used to support programs, services, and to help provide the basic necessities for those in need in Otsego County.
Last year "Christmas in July" raised over $2800 and helped over 150 families in Otsego County with paying bills, staying in their homes, getting to doctors appointments, etc. Organizers say the demand for help this year is at least as high as in 2012, but that their goal is to get as much as what people want to contribute to their cause.
"Certainly people are used to seeing the red kettles during the wintertime, unfortunately the need in Otsego County doesn't go away when the warm weather approaches," said Brian Jergenson, the Gaylord Salvation Army Business Manager. "We need as much help as we can get and this is a good opportunity to get out and have people contribute to help the Salvation Army ."
The campaign takes place in Gaylord July 26th and 27th, at Walmart, Family Fare (formerly Glen's Market), and Big Lots from noon until 6pm.
The Salvation Army still needs bell ringers for this year. If you're interested in ringing, contact the Gaylord Service Center at 989-731-5959. If you'd like to make a monetary donation, you can send your financial gift to: The Salvation Army, PO Box 4036, Gaylord, MI 49734.


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Birds of South America:
Here in an easy-to-use format is the first guide to the nearly 1,300 species of non-passerine South American birds. It complements Robert Ridgly and Guy Tudor's large reference volumes on the passerines (1,800 species), which will soon be available in a single-volume field guide format.
One of things that makes this book special is its use of masterful and alluring illustrations; most neotropical birders will want the book for the illustrations alone. The text concentrates on the key identification features of each species and follows the layout of other books in this series. The book may be used in conjunction with regional and country field guides.
"Anyone with a strong interest in the birds of South America should have this book."--Frederic H. Brock, Wildlife Activist
"An excellent compilation of information that is well presented and generally accurate.... I was very pleased to see detailed coverage of large groups of confusing birds, such as the hummingbirds and the parrots, parakeets, toucans and allies.... Without question I recommend buying the book."--Geoff Carpentier, OFO News
"This handy guide complements the two larger volumes on the passerine birds previously published by S. Ridgely and Guy Tudor. It, in essence, finishes those works and now completes the avifauna of the entire South American continent. The plates are well-done and finished the bulk of the book with succinct identification remarks on the accompanied pages. For those interested in the varied birdlife of South America it is a must."--Charles E. Keller, Indiana Audubon Quarterly
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NEW YORK (Sep. 17)
Maurice H. Boukstein. a member of the board of governors of the Weizmann Institute since 1949. has been named chairman of the Institute's executive council. it was announced today by Dewey D. Stone, chairman of the board. Mr. Boukstein, a leading American attorney, succeeds Meyer Weisgal, who held the post of chief executive officer of the Weizmann Institute from 1947 until his retirement in 1969, when he was named Institute Chancellor. Mr. Boukstein's appointment and a strengthening of the executive council are part of a policy initiated by Dr. Albert Sabin when he became president of the Institute last January. Dr. Stone said. The plan divides responsibilities of the presidency, the board and the executive council, placing greater responsibility for the maintenance of the institute and assuring adequate funds for its support on members of the board. it was explained.
Mr. Boukstein, who is also a vice-president of the American Committee for the Institute, has served as legal advisor to the Jewish Agency for Israel since 1948, and as counsel to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany since 1953. He was a member of the 1952 Conference delegation to the Hague which negotiated the agreement with West Germany on indemnification of victims of Nazism. He has since been active with the Jewish Restitution Successor Organization, having served as its president and chairman of its executive committee.


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GTA 4 Error Code 0x80151909
Posted 16 June 2009 - 01:51 PM
i've tried to do what people online have said but not many have some up with solution.
please help and ask if u need more details, it was runnign fine this morning
Posted 16 June 2009 - 02:43 PM
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Posted 16 June 2009 - 05:45 PM
I just had to chose this day to install the game...
Here I've been sitting around searching f*cking everywhere for a solution to this problem. What the f*ck man...I thought it was just me. I've f*cked with so many settings on the computer now...f*cking great.
And nobody else is to blame for this than piece of sh*t Microsoft and their piece of sh*t software. They should have used Steam...f*cking f*ck f*ck f*ck
By the way I looked at the Status thing for Windows Live several times...it said everything is okay? WTF is that all about....f*ckING IDIOT MICROSOFT! Keep to making operative systems, they can't handle anything else...this is f*cking bullsh*t
Posted 16 June 2009 - 06:01 PM
Posted 16 June 2009 - 06:16 PM
Let's hope they're taking care of cheaters or implementing an anti-cheating feature for GTA IV. Or then they're just doing some tune up and everything will be equal tomorrow lol.
Posted 16 June 2009 - 06:21 PM
Posted 16 June 2009 - 07:04 PM
(less stutter)
or is it just me?
Posted 16 June 2009 - 07:33 PM
did someone trip over (yes I know it is scheduled maintenance I am having a bit of fun).
Posted 16 June 2009 - 07:38 PM
|One push and a million angry nerds cry out in terror, then are suddenly silenced.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh god I would sooooooo push that button if I could.
Posted 16 June 2009 - 10:04 PM
Posted 16 June 2009 - 10:07 PM
just a theory I am NOT saying anything....
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Posted 16 June 2009 - 11:51 PM
|QUOTE (JohnZS @ Jun 16 2009, 23:07)
| Just a theory, but does "the network" ever go down just before a patch is rolled out?
just a theory I am NOT saying anything....
Nope. Patches have nothing to do with LIVE. It's a work done by Rockstar, they just need to get Microsoft's approval to release the patch, and the LIVE guys simply make it available for download. They wouldn't shut down both Xbox and Windows LIVE just because of a patch.
It's just maintenance. I don't think we'll see any difference at all when LIVE comes back online. Although I dream we won't have any cheaters lol.
Skyforger: Yes, it stills down. I don't remember which time they would start, though. We probably still have to wait till afternoon at 17 or 18 (GMT).
Posted 16 June 2009 - 11:59 PM
|QUOTE (MapMan @ Jun 16 2009, 22:04)
|Ah for f*cks sake!!! I checked their support and it told me to look if the network is up. I checked and it told me its online...
Same here, including the ID server. Microsoft, inconsistent or what? Remind me to take a snowball with me to Hell... (also it tells me I have an Xbox, to add insult to injury).
Posted 17 June 2009 - 12:12 AM
|QUOTE (CharmingCharlie @ Jun 16 2009, 23:39)
|It's a 24 hour outage so since you posted about 9 hours ago we still have a fair while to wait till it comes back.
I think the message said 'up to 24 hours'. So hopefully LIVE will be back up before the full 24.
Posted 17 June 2009 - 01:01 AM
Posted 17 June 2009 - 02:00 AM
I'm going through racing withdrawals
anyone know which section I can find how to backup my save games ? losing them before I did a restore earlier scared me
Posted 17 June 2009 - 02:11 AM
Posted 17 June 2009 - 02:14 AM
Posted 17 June 2009 - 03:00 AM
Got a lil tired of playing my mmorpg. Oh well, ill play tomorrow.
Posted 17 June 2009 - 04:42 AM
And I don't still understand: can you still play X360 on tuesday?
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South Korea has postponed the signing scheduled for today of a landmark military agreement with Japan, after strong objections from both ruling and opposition parties in Seoul.
In Tokyo, where the deal was about to be inked, the foreign ministry confirmed the ceremony had been shelved following a request from Seoul.
The information-sharing pact would have been the first military agreement between the two countries since Tokyo's brutal colonial rule over Korea ended in 1945.


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REI Plans Store Blogs
Posted on July 11, 2005REI, a retailer of camping, hiking and outdoor sports gear, is planning to use blogs to provide communication from individual REI stores. InternetRetailer.com reports that REI will use blogs to allow store employees to post local information like store events and schedules. However, the blogs will have a company focus and will not focus on an individual store employee or REI blogger.
Internet Retailer said the blogs will start sometime this month.Blogging software developed by Seattle e-mail technology developer What Counts will, in effect, make bloggers out of store personnel who use the tool to post local events and schedules. While that content will reflect the personality of REI as a company to the extent that it supports company values and mission, it's not, at this point, intended as an extended platform for the personal attitudes of the individual blogger.
"We're using blogging technology, but it really will not be presented as a blog," says Reynolds. �We are not educating the 50 or so users that they are going to be blogging. We're simply creating a new user interface that makes it incredibly simple to post content."
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According to reports, police initially believed that Gaines was holding a handgun in the photo. However, police say the gun in question turned out to be a BB gun.
The photo depicted Gaines holding his daughter, Paradise Gaines, along with the BB gun. Police say that the close proximity of the gun to the child created a substantial risk of physical harm.
Police say they found the BB gun at the residence after the arrest was made.
"It's really been blown out of proportion," said Gaines' father, Wilson Dykes.


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WEE JIM brought the hankies as Dundee United paid homage to a legend by picking up their first home win of the campaign.
It was an afternoon of tears at Tannadice as their old boss unveiled the Jim McLean Fair Play Stand before watching Peter Houstons side bag three points.
To a man they rose at half-time to applaud McLeans 22 years of service as manager and chairman - and the architect of a glory era in the 80s was visibly moved by the ovation.
On the pitch Lauri Dalla Valle hit his first goal for United before Nick Ross levelled. But a wonder strike from Danny Swanson and a second-half goal from Jon Daly sealed the win.
United were fast out of the blocks and Swanson almost delivered a quick-fire opener after smacking an effort at goal from Dalla Valles cut-back only for Roman Golabert to block his goal-bound attempt on the line.
It triggered the Highlanders into life and they passed up two chances to edge ahead in the sixth minute.
First Gregory Tade curled a shot from the edge of the box which Dusan Pernis brilliantly parried wide and then Tades cross was met by Andrew Shinnie but his 12-yard attempt went inches wide.
It was to prove costly as United grabbed the initiative in 14 minutes through Dalla Valle who raced onto a superb Scott Robertson through ball and beat Ryan Esson with a clinical finish low to the keepers left hand corner.
But the lead lasted just two minutes thanks to a defensive calamity from United.
After failing three times to clear under little pressure, Shinnie was allowed to hook the ball across goal and Ross slammed home from close range.
United survived another self-inflicted wound seconds later after Keith Watson gifted possession to David Davis who lacked conviction with a strike from the edge of the area which Pernis again parried to safety.
The home side had to wait until 37 minutes for their next chance and it was a carbon copy of their opener. But this time Dalla Valle couldnt find a way past Esson.
United restored their lead on the stroke of half-time through Swanson who clipped the ball over the head of Esson before finishing the job with a tap in after an incisive through ball from John Rankin.
Five minutes after the restart it was Swanson again who posed a threat with his direct running and he darted through the middle to hit a thundering shot which Esson kept out at the second attempt.
Tade was wasteful with a tame effort at the corner of the six yard box before Daly put the game out of sight for United with a powerful header from Paul Dixons cross from the left.
The Irishman had only just arrived on the scene and was given the freedom of the penalty area to pick his spot.
That was to be that as Inverness failed to find a way back with United securing a comfortable result on the day an icon proved he can still provide some managerial gold dust just by sitting in the stands .


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The Problem with Luck
Or, why luck poisons personal growth
"Good Luck!"
It's a phrase we say to each other because it's what we're taught. We wish someone luck because it's a sincere statement that makes someone feel good as they begin something courageous, and we feel better about ourselves because we're being supportive. Plus, in our own lives, we've witnessed how essential a little bit of luck can be.
Luck is this thing that we can't see, feel, or smell, but it's something we wish our friends-- and sometimes, selfishly pray for--because, if we fail, we can blame bad luck for striking. It's not your friends fault for not succeeding. It's not your fault that you weren't able to get what you wanted. It was just a bit of bad luck.
Unfortunately, this logic is a fundamental problem in modern-day thought. By perpetuating the idea that luck plays a large part in success, we unwittingly poison our personal growth as well as the success of those around us. If we do not succeed, we can blame our failures on an abstract that society accepts as the culprit of our defeat. However, if we continue to accept this toxic idea, we will be unable to make decisions or take responsibility for anything because we can fault luck whenever we don't succeed.
You may say, "Good luck!" I say, "F@#$ luck!"
"The harder I work, the luckier I get."
Although I admit that a little bit of positive luck does help to succeed, the vast majority of times we should point to hard work and preparation as the true reasons behind success. Unfortunately, when someone makes a perceived risky decision and doesn't fail, many people attribute this to luck because they place more emphasis on the chance aspect of risk rather the preparation and hard work necessary to consciously put yourself in a situation that, although risky, has a potentially positive return on investment.
Here's an example: a law student uses his student loans to play the stock market--initially, a very dangerous endeavor--rather than using the loans to pay for his education. He quickly makes about $12 million putting his money in one investment after the other. He then proceeds to lose the money just as quickly through other investments in the stock market that don't play out in his favor along with the collapse of the stock market in the early 21st century. He ends this part of his life with $4 million in debt.
It's easy to look at this snapshot of his story and say, "Obviously, he lost all of his student loan money by playing that so-very-risky stock market. He must've just gotten lucky in the beginning, and it was only a matter of time before his luck ran out. Next time, he should do the smart thing and not put his money in options where luck is so important." This is a very wrong way of thinking, but one that many people make because they see luck as a significant factor in determining success or failure instead of looking at the situation as one of variance--where there will be positive and negative swings, but in the long run, will lead to a winning game.
The story that I've summarized above is the first half of the story of angel investor, Chris Sacca, and in the second half, he ultimately works through his debt and becomes what he is now--one of the most successful angel investors with Kickstarter, Twitter, and Instagram in his portfolio. But, what if he stopped taking risks after getting himself into so much debt? What if he attributed his success to luck instead of hard work?
Sure, we can say his first use of his loan money was a gamble, but the ability to continue to grow his assets quickly meant he was researching and not blindly playing the market. Then, when Sacca was in tremendous debt, he worked hard to pay it off then used his knowledge to invest his money smarter a second time around. He calculated, worked, and prepared for his second round of investments rather than removing himself from the game and falsely attributing his success to luck. For Sacca to turn $4 million in debt to having the equity and respect to be part of the potential investors for these now-monsterous tech companies shows that it wasn't luck that got him his first and second chances at success, it was hard work.
"Luck is the intersection of preparation and opportunity"
There will always be lottery winners, and there will always be magical stories told about one crazy time at a slot machine in Vegas. In those few instances, luck does play a much larger part in success.
However, in the majority of situations in our lives--whether it be finding the right job, making a good investment, or even finding the right person to love--luck is a much smaller part that we were originally led to believe. Ultimately, it is preparation, hard work, and finding the right opportunity that will prepare us for a three-way battle with luck and our goal. But, if we've prepared those three things before the battle, we'll crush our opponents and find success in the long run.


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If the next 11 Marmonte League games for Calabasas and Westlake are anything like what happened Wednesday at Westlake, the teams might have nothing left for the Southern Section playoffs.
After leading by nine points in the first half and then trailing by eight points with 4:32 remaining, Westlake pulled off a remarkable comeback for a 61-57 victory.
Marcos Soto displayed senior leadership, scoring all 13 of his points in the second half, including nine in the fourth quarter and made all six of his free throws.
"We worked hard, got some stops, made some shots and hit some free throws down the stretch," Soto said.
Soto made a 3-pointer with 2:50 remaining to cap a 10-0 run, made two free throws with 15 seconds remaining and added two more free throws with 1.9 seconds left.
The game wasn't decided until Jeremiah Gray made one of two free throws to give the Warriors the final advantage with 0.8 seconds remaining.
The game completely changed courses with 4:32 remaining.
Larry Bush broke free for an easy breakaway and missed a slam dunk that would have given the Coyotes (10-5, 1-1) a 10-point lead.
Westlake took advantage and went on a 10-0 run.
Soto made two free throws, Alex Egurbide had a three-point play and a basket, and Soto made his 3-pointer to give the Warriors (11-6, 3-0) the lead.
"That was the turning point," Soto said.
Westlake coach Rob Bloom added: "That was everything right there. That was our opening."
Westlake looked sharp in the first half jumping out to 16-8 lead and later went ahead 32-23.
The Warriors held Jeremy Lieberman (2 of 19 shooting) and former Westlake guard Bush to 4 of 18 shooting in the first half.
However, Calabasas got hot right before halftime, cut the deficit to four points, and continued the run in the third quarter, for what turned into a 22-2 run by the Coyotes.
Calabasas led by as many 11 points before giving it all back.
"The technical was a huge momentum shifter," Soto said. "This is a great win for us."
Bush scored 17 points and Austin Smith scored 14 points to lead Calabasas.
Lieberman, headed to Wyoming next year, was held to four points.
"The defense kept us in it," Bloom said. "I told the guys we need to hold them under 60. The big question was could we score 60. Both things happened for us."
Calabasas transfer Michael Hayon scored 12 points, Isaiah Brooks scored 11 points and Gray finished with 10 points for Westlake.
The Warriors, who were 2 of 9 at the free-throw line at one point in the game, finished 11 of 20.


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'Tis the season for Santa to check his list twice. I figured I'd help him out a bit by reminding him of some of the funnier moments in these little ones' lives. And if it spreads a bit of holiday cheer, all the better.
Here's to you and your little elves this season!
Sweet, But Not Innocent
"Wait, the frosting is missing? Any ideas on where it went? Me neither…" says Carly's little girl's face. While she may have a bit of trouble with the truth, she takes her civic responsibility seriously. (Wait, did she lie about her age too?)
Photo courtesy of Carly, The Ever Clever Mom
Puppy Love
Thoughtful and generous. And they say kids don't share. Take note, Santa. Take note.
Puppy Food Love
Speaking of sharing, this pup was kind enough to share some kibble. Or just be gone long enough not to notice.
Photo courtesy of Amber, Healthy Body Healthy Life
Lending a Hand
Sorting the laundry is just one way this little guy helps around the house.
Taking a Dip
I guess you could look at this as nice. After all, I did tell him it was time for a bath.
Oh Vanity
Every girl wants to look good, but diving into Grandpa's shaving cream? Well, I'm pretty sure that qualifies as naughty.
Photo courtesy of Amber, Healthy Body Healthy Life
Hey, Look Over There
"Maybe if I point at the airplane in the sky, no one will notice the handful of dirt I just ate."
A Nice Attempt
I don't know any parent who wouldn't like the kids to help around the house a bit more, but I draw the line at playing with knives.
Missed a Spot
This picture of Zil's little guy needs no words. (Except maybe, "Look away, Santa, look away!")
A Nice Little Nibble
Santa, take note: She worked really, really hard to cross "cutting toenails" off my to-do list.
I've Been TP'ed!
Nice move, trying to play the victim. But I'm pretty sure Santa can see right through the act.
Need a Marker?
"I'll give you one of mine. If you use it to put me on the 'nice' list…"
Photo courtesy of Amber, Healthy Body Healthy Life
Has your baby been naughty or nice this year?


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"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." I am certainly getting in the spirit of the season with all of these Winter Pinterest picks. My kids laughed so hard at this upside-down snowman. We are definitely making this at the first snow fall. Have a bright bold and beautiful weekend, whatever your plans may be. I might venture out to do a little shopping. Have you started your holiday shopping yet?
I wish I could place myself in this snowy scene via Etsy.
Winter Pinterest Picks
For more Winter Pinterest picks, follow our Magical Winter Pinterest Board for more Wintery feel good picks.
Creamy Potato Soup. Get the recipe.
Who doesn't love a magical winter night? Photo source unknown.
Try this pretty Winter window display with candles and evergreens via BHG.com
If you like pine cones, check out the 5 Pine Cone DIY Projects
Get this adorable snowman shots recipe
Snowflake marshmallows in hot chocolate. See how to make them.
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'Proceedings' carries an article on aircraft carriers that comes close to self-parody
- By Thomas E. RicksThomas E. Ricks covered the U.S. military from 1991 to 2008 for the Wall Street Journal and then the Washington Post. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The February issue of Proceedings carries a very poor cover article by an admiral that says that aircraft carriers are well worth their $15 billion pricetag. Why? Well, pretty much because he says so, dammit. He makes no real effort to engage the critics and respond to their spate of recent criticism.
Look, it is fine to argue in favor of carriers. I just think that to be intellectually honest, you need to look at today's huge flattops in the context of the advent of the UCAV and of global satellite coverage. The headline on the cover of the magazine is "CARRIERS: Cost Effective and Crucial." That strikes me as a direct repudiation of the article by Navy Capt. Harry Hendrix that was published last year by CNAS. Hendrix argued that the carrier as we know it is rapidly becoming the battleship of our time, seen as powerful yet actually surprisingly irrelevant — and quite expensive. But the article doesn't mention Hendrix's work. So instead of being a professional discussion — the ostensible role of Proceedings — it falls into the realm of service propaganda.
By leading with weak, uninformative articles like this, Proceedings runs the risk of further marginalizing itself. In this budget environment, you can't simply ignore those who make cost-based arguments, or attack them for doing so.
Hmm. Bob Work, who is nominated to become deputy secretary of defense, was head of CNAS when Capt. Hendrix's article was published. I wonder if the Navy did this to fire a shot across his bow.


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The 1930 Minerva AL that took Best of Show at Boca Raton. Photo by Robert Stolpe Photography. Like many manufacturers of luxury automobiles, Belgian brand Minerva felt the squeeze of the global economic downturn that followed the Great Depression. Despite falling sales, Minerva pressed on with cons ... Read more
Our recent posts on used car dealerships that specialize in custom and special interest cars jarred loose a few photos and memories from the collection of Bob Gurr. Faithful blog readers might remember Bob as the designer of the Australian Woodill Wildfire, but Bob is more widely known as a Disney ... Read more
If you're into Porsches, vintage French coachwork and Triumph motorcycles, get yourself to Malvern, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 10, for "The 100 Motor Cars of Radnor Hunt," the 10th annual concours held on the grounds best known for foxhunts and horse trials. Show up at ... Read more


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With record voter turnout, more than 80 percent of eligible Dutch voters cast ballots. Continue reading
Benjamin Netanyahu won a surprisingly clear-cut victory over his center-left challenger, despite initial exit polls showing the two in a dead heat. On Wednesday he pledged to protect the security and welfare of all Israelis, after what had been a divisive race. Gwen Ifill learns more from special correspondent Martin Seemungal, reporting from Tel Aviv. Continue reading
Chief foreign correspondent Margaret Warner joins Judy Woodruff, ahead of a reporting trip to Iraq, to discuss Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's resignation and the improved situation for stranded Yazidis on a mountaintop in Northern Iraq. Continue reading
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon died Saturday. He was 85 years old and had been in a coma since 2006. NewsHour's Margaret Warner reflects on the legacy of a man whose career spanned the entirety of Israel's 65-year history. Continue reading
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has been defiantly beating off calls for his removal since a government corruption and bribery scandal began 10 days ago. After officials decreed that prosecutors would have to clear investigation efforts with their superiors, a court overturned that policy. Margaret Warner reports. Continue reading
Once regarded as the model for successful Muslim democracy, Turkey is now facing corruption allegations that go right to the heart of the government. Chief foreign correspondent Margaret Warner joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is attempting to fight back. Continue reading
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki met with President Obama Friday to extend his plea for help in the renewed fight against al-Qaida and to address concerns over the state of democracy in Iraq. Margaret Warner joins Judy Woodruff for analysis on whether or not Maliki's week in Washington will yield any additional U.S. aid. Continue reading
During his visit to Washington, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki asked for more U.S. military aid to fight a resurgent al-Qaida threat in his nation. But U.S. lawmakers who oppose aid are concerned the unraveling of Iraqi security comes from Maliki's own failure to "govern in an inclusive fashion." Margaret Warner reports. Continue reading
As Congress narrows in on an end to the shutdown, the rest of the world is watching their actions closely. Judy Woodruff talks to Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta about the importance of a U.S. budget deal on international market stability, the ongoing Euro crisis recovery and Italy's next move on immigration reform. Continue reading
In our news wrap Thursday, Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was abducted and then freed hours later. The incident came in the days after the U.S. military led a raid to capture an al-Qaida leader in Libyan. Also, the military-backed government in Egypt criticized the U.S. decision to cut millions of dollars in aid. Continue reading


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Soccer News of Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Source: Ghanasoccernet
Ghana midfielder Mohammed Abu appears fed up with life at Rayo Vallecano and is thus not looking to make his stay at the Spanish club permanent.
The 21-year-old has had limited first team opportunities with the Madrid-based club since joining at the beginning of the season on a loan deal.
Abu has started only once for the Madrid-based side this season.
And even though he is content with life off the pitch, the Right to Dream Academy graduate feels his future lies away from the Campo De Futbol de Vallecas as he seeks regular first team action.
"I am not thinking about that (turning loan spell at Rayo permanent)," he told GHANAsoccernet.com.
"I am concentrating on my game until my loan is finished here.
"As a new player in a new environment, things get a bit difficult but off the pitch things are ok.
"It has been quite difficult for me here.
"I remember in Norway when I played in Europe against Athletico and I was the best player in both the home and away game.
"And now I am not playing regularly. But I still believe in myself."
Abu featured for Ghana at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations where the Black Stars finished a disappointing fourth.


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Long Beach, Calif. – October 11, 2012 – Ford is expanding its involvement in professional drifting competition by becoming an official partner of Formula DRIFT and the 2013 Formula DRIFT championship.
"Our involvement with Formula DRIFT is not new, but we are taking it to the next level with this announcement," said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. "Enthusiasts can now see our great Mustangs on the track with great drivers like Vaughn Gittin, Jr. and Justin Pawlak, and they'll get a better chance to interact with our stars as well as our exciting production vehicles off track through consumer outreach at all the events. Formula DRIFT is a major part of our action motorsports program targeting new audiences for Ford."
We are taking it to the next level with this announcement...
Initially popularized by fans of import sport compacts, professional drifting has taken root with a younger, more active audience that's interested in nontraditional, emerging motorsports. Formula DRIFT estimates 87 percent of its fan base is 18 to 34 years old. Ford involvement in Formula DRIFT is a significant part of the company's outreach to this group that might consider a Ford vehicle like the Fiesta, Focus, Mustang or Raptor.
Drifting is one of many nontraditional approaches Ford is using to reach new customers including social network conversations, soliciting user-generated content through programs like Fiesta Movement and Social.Ford.com, cross-platform marketing programs like Random Acts of Fusion, and the Octane Academy experiential program featuring Gittin, Ken Block, Brian Deegan and Tanner Foust.
"Ever since Ford came into the series competitively in 2005, we have seen the power of what a factory-backed effort can do," said Ryan Sage, co-founder/vice-president, Formula DRIFT. "Now we are even more excited to have them on as an official partner for the final event of the year and into 2013."
The finale of the 2012 season of the Formula DRIFT championship is taking place this weekend at Irwindale Speedway (east of Los Angeles) on October 12-13, 2012 for the final event of its ninth season. The Mustangs of Gittin and Pawlak are both in contention for the championship. The Formula DRIFT championship event will be broadcast live on www.FormulaD.com/live Friday, Oct. 12 and Saturday, Oct. 13.
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Gonzalo Higuain hat-trick leads Argentina rout of South Korea
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Gonzalo Higuain ensured Argentina routed South Korea to move within touching distance of the last-16.
The Real Madrid marksman netted once in the first half and then twice more after the break as the South Americans cruised to a second successive win that virtually seals their place in the next round.
Argentina's opening goal came after Chu-Young Park put through his own net, and Chung-Yong Lee got South Korea's reply on the stroke of half-time.
In the first period, Diego Maradona 's side dominated with some slick, scintillating passing football and were rewarded inside 16 minutes when a cross from Lionel Messi deceived the Korean defence and ricocheted in off Park.
The lead was doubled in the 33rd minute when Higuain headed home at the far post.
Despite looking comfortable going forward, the Argentineans were having some problems in defence – perhaps related to star centre-back Walter Samuel's enforced withdrawal.
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At the other end, a series of good saves from goalkeeper Sung-Ryong Jung was keeping Korea in the game and the tide looked to be turning when Martin Demicheliswas caught in possession and Chung-Yong nipped in to chip delicately over the advancing Sergio Romero.
The Koreans had a great chance to level the match early in the second half when Yeom Ki-Hun raced into the box, but he snatched his effort wide of the near post.
With the underdogs pressing hard for an equaliser the game got more stretched with chances at both ends, but it was the Argentineans who scored twice in quick succession with just over ten minutes to go to effectively end the game.
First, Messi drove into the box after exchanging passes with Sergio Aguero and saw his shot saved by the impressive Jung.
The Barca forward's rebound hit the post and rolled across the line for Higuain to poke home.
And the Madrid man completed his hat-trick when a stunning move was capped by Messi's delightful chip over the defence for Aguero, who crossed for Higuain to head in at the far post.