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|Oct 14, 2008
|Filing date
|Apr 7, 2006
|Priority date
|Jul 30, 2004
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|Steven D. McDaniel, Harold Duggin
|Original Assignee
|Black & Decker Inc.
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|Patent Citations (113), Non-Patent Citations (19), Referenced by (10), Classifications (9), Legal Events (3)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/186,408, filed Jul. 21, 2005, which application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. �119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/592,734, filed on Jul. 30, 2004, and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/664,053, filed on Mar. 22, 2005, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
The present invention generally relates to the field of woodworking and joinery. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to a jig apparatus used to aid in the formation of one or more types of joint.
The ability of a craftsperson to form fine joinery is often the true measure of the person's woodworking skill. Poorly fitting joints may detract from a project's aesthetics and functionality, especially for fine cabinetry. Proper fit and assembly often require a high level of skill or a large time commitment on behalf of a novice woodworker. To aid in the process, a woodworker will often employ a jig or form to assist in proper joint formation. Prior jigs tend to be complex to set-up, making it difficult to understand how adjustments impact the finished workpiece. Prior jigs often lack efficient methods for reestablishing settings used in forming commonly made joinery, such as dovetails, box joints, and mortise and tenon joints. Rather than attempting to use a complex or non-intuitive jig, novice woodworkers may avoid forming fine joints, instead selecting a simpler joint such as a butt joint. Expert woodworkers may become frustrated with the set-up time required for the jig device.
Typical jig devices may lack the ability to form a wide variety of joints. As a result, a woodworker may need multiple devices. For example, a user may own one jig for making dovetail joints used in drawers and cabinets and an entirely separate jig for forming the mortise and tenon joints needed to assemble a table leg and rail. In addition to the expense, these devices may consume valuable workshop space.
While some devices permit the formation of multiple joint types, such as through dovetails, half-blind dovetails and box joints, the user may be forced to accept a lower quality joints due to difficulty or error in set-up. The user may also be required to spend non-productive time conducting test cuts to ensure the desired fit. For example, in a half-blind dovetail, if a router bit does not extend the correct distance into a workpiece, the resulting joint may be too loose or too tight. Other joints face similar issues that affect the fit and finish of the joint and the overall quality of the finished product.
Prior jigs do not offer convenient workpiece positioning and securing. For example, when forming half-blind dovetails in a single pass (when both the pins and tails are formed in a single operation), the workpieces are offset from each other along the length of the joint. The offset accounts for the spacing between pins/tails so that the workpieces correctly align in the finished joint. Prior jigs may not have a convenient way to accurately provide this offset.
Once properly positioned, a workpiece must be firmly secured to prevent inadvertent movement during a shaping or cutting operation. Clamps or other securing devices with both coarse and fine adjustment are advantageous in securing a workpiece. However, prior art devices may not include a convenient method or apparatus for coarse and fine adjustment.
Joints are typically formed with workpieces either at right angles, as in dovetail joints, or parallel, as in some mortise and tenon joints. If a craftsperson desires to form a joint at some other angle, the craftsperson may be forced to hand form the joint or purchase/construct a separate jig to accommodate the desired angle.
Dust and debris generated by operation of a router may get caught between the router sub-base plate and the template or may find their way into various other portions of the router or jig. The user may need to halt operations and spend non-productive time removing the dust and debris.
Therefore, it would be desirable to provide a jig apparatus configured for efficient, intuitive set-up. It would also be advantageous to provide a jig apparatus capable of accurately forming a variety of quality joints at various angles and offsets without the drawbacks experienced in the prior art.
Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a jig apparatus for utilization in forming a variety of corresponding interconnecting structures for forming joinery between wooden workpieces.
In an aspect of the invention, a jig apparatus base having an intermediate zone configured to minimize or prevent inadvertent contact between a bit and the base is disclosed. An intermediate zone is constructed in the base to provide a void adjacent a cutting interface of a router bit in a workpiece that is secured to the jig apparatus. Suitable constructions include angled or stepped interfaces between a first side of the base and a second side of the base. Additionally, a recess or void may be constructed in the base between the first and second sides for preventing inadvertent contact.
In an additional aspect of the invention, a template mounting system is discussed. In embodiments, suitable template mounting systems include opposing slotted brackets attached to a template and received by a threaded lock-down knob system. In further embodiments, a mounting bracket includes an elongate rail for receiving a template including an aperture or channel corresponding to the rail. A template mounting system in accordance with the present aspect may permit the utilization of a single template having multiple guides so as to provide increased versatility. The mounting system may allow for adjustable positioning with respect to a jig base having a first side and a second side orthogonally aligned to each other.
In a further aspect of the present invention, a visual alignment system may be included in the jig apparatus for assisting the user in proper alignment of the template with the workpiece and base. In embodiments, a visual indicia or marker such as a scribed line may be included on a template for visual alignment with an edge of the workpiece or the abutment of workpieces to be shaped.
In another aspect of the present invention, a clamp assembly securing mechanism is disclosed. An exemplary clamp assembly may include a slideable mounting block positioned on a threaded rod extending outwardly from the base. A threaded knob may be utilized to secure the mounting block along the rod. A lock bar is pivotally coupled to the mounting block. The lock bar may be formed or include an eccentric portion or cam portion for securing a workpiece disposed between the base and the lock bar. An engaging plate may be disposed between the lock bar and the workpiece in order to provide even application of force to the workpiece.
In an additional aspect of the present invention, a router bit positioning system is described. The router bit positioning system may promote efficient positioning of the depth of a router bit, or the extent to which a router bit extends beyond a router base plate. A bit stop may be mounted to the base, a tab extending from the template, or a dedicated housing. The bit stop may be fixed at a pre-selected depth commonly implemented to offset distance or allow for adjustment such as by utilizing a threaded rod, screw or the like.
In a further aspect of the invention, a removable assembly may be included for forming mortise and tenon joints. The mortise and tenon assembly may attach to the jig base and have two parts, a base assembly and a finger assembly. The finger assembly may have adjustable rails and fingers to form different sizes of mortise and tenon joints. The base assembly may pivot with respect to the finger assembly allowing the user to form joints at variable angles. The mortise and tenon assembly may include set-up guides to aid in accurately adjusting the finger assembly.
In another aspect of the present invention, a variable spacing router collar system may be included for varying the spacing or the distance between an included router bit and the being traced. A generally cylindrical collar body may be secured to a router base or sub-base via a threaded locking ring engaging threading included on an outer surface of the collar body. A kit or series of outer sleeves and/or collar bodies having differing outside diameters may be attached about a portion of the collar body through a magnetic interaction or an intermediate elastomeric O-ring to effectuate different spacings. Alternatively, separate, varying-sized guides may be attached to the router base using a quick-change system. A mounting ring (with female threads) may be inserted through, and attached to, the bottom of the router base. Template guides having male threads matched to the female threads of the mounting ring can be quickly and easily screwed into the mounting ring. The template guides may include tabs cut into the lower end of each guide so an appropriate wrench can tighten or loosen the guide.
It is to be understood that both the forgoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention as claimed. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the general description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention. In the drawings:
The following description is intended to convey a thorough understanding of the invention by providing a number of specific embodiments and details involving a jig apparatus. It is understood, however, that the invention is not limited to these specific embodiments and details, which are exemplary only. It is further understood that one possessing ordinary skill in the art, in light of known systems and methods, would appreciate the use of the invention for its intended purposes and benefits in any number of alternative embodiments.
While the described embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus in which a user manipulates a hand-held router with respect to a fixed workpiece, principles of the present invention may be equally applicable to an apparatus that uses a fixed cutter, such as in a router table. It is the intention of this disclosure to encompass and include such variation.
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A mounting block 152 mounts on the threaded rod 144. The mounting block 152 includes a through aperture so that the mounting block may slide along the threaded rod 144. A lock bar 154 is pivotally coupled to the mounting block. For example, the lock bar 154 may have a terminal portion forming a trunnion, and the mounting block may have a corresponding aperture or recess.
An internally threaded knob 162 secures the mounting block 152 to the threaded rod 144. The knob can be rotated to coarsely adjust the clamp assembly spacing depending on the workpiece thickness. The knob may include a separate nut having a threaded aperture corresponding to the threaded rod 144, or the knob may have an integrally formed threaded aperture. The knob 162 may include protrusions and/or surface texturing for promoting ergonomic manipulation.
In further embodiments, the clamp assembly 140 can be removed from the front face 106 of the base. As illustrated in
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A further alternative embodiment includes means for quickly releasing the threaded rod 426 from the base. The base includes an aperture 427. An engagement block 430 is also positioned behind the aperture and is movable relative to the apperture in a direction shown by arrow 431. The engagement block includes a portion of female threads 432 and an extension or button 434. A spring, or other appropriate means, biases the second engagement block against the threaded rod 426, engaging the threads of the rod with the portion of female threads formed in the engagement block 430, and securing the threaded rod to the base. When the user wishes to remove the clamp assembly from the front face of the jig, the user presses the button 434, overcoming the spring bias, and separating the engagement block 430 from the threaded rod 426. The threaded rod 426 is released from the female threads and can be pulled from the base without turning the rod through its entire length. To re-attach the clamp assembly, the user pushes the button 434, inserts the threaded rod 426 into the aperture 427, and releases the button. The spring bias presses the block 420 against the rod 426, engaging the corresponding male and female 432 threads.
After the mechanism is coarsely adjusted for the appropriate workpiece thickness, the user secures the workpiece using an eccentric cam mechanism. The lock bar 154 includes an eccentric portion 156, which is secured to the generally cylindrical lock bar 154. A handle 164 protrudes from the lock bar 154 such that movement of the handle causes the lock bar to rotate. As the user rotates the handle, the lock bar and eccentric cam 156 also rotate. The eccentric cam presses against the workpiece 112, securing the workpiece against the front face 106 of the base.
The lock bar may include a single cam portion or multiple cams. Preferably, the eccentric portions are spaced apart to ensure that a proper securing force is applied generally along the length of the lock bar. The eccentric cam may be integrally formed with the lock bar or may be secured to the lock bar via a set screw 166 or other appropriate means, such as a polygonal shape formed on the outside of the lock bar with a correspondingly shaped aperture formed in the cam. The eccentric portion 156 may be formed of a durable plastic or the like having sufficient rigidity to withstand workpiece clamping pressure.
Embodiments of the clamp assembly may include a workpiece engaging plate 158 for providing substantially even pressure across a workpiece/engaging zone. The plate 158 may prevent the eccentric portions 156 from marring or otherwise damaging the workpiece 112 by providing increased contact area. The engaging plate 158 may include surface texturing or a coating in the contact area for aiding workpiece engagement. In further embodiments, the engaging plate may include edges to form a trough or enclosure surrounding at least a portion of the lock bar 154. Additionally, the lock bar and or the mounting block 152 may be biased away from the base to permit efficient insertion of a workpiece between the base 102 and the securing mechanism. For example, a compression spring 160 may be disposed about the threaded rod 144 between the front face 106 and the engaging plate 158 in order to force the engaging plate and lock bar generally away from the base when the clamp assembly 140 is not in an engaged condition.
According to an embodiment of the invention, when using the jig, the user first positions the workpiece 112 between the engaging plate 158 and the front face 106. The user tightens the knobs 162 toward the base until the mounting block 152 and lock bar 154 are within range of the cams 156. The user then rotates handle 164, which rotates lock bar 154 and eccentric cam 156. The eccentric cam 156 presses against the locking plate 158, pressing the plate firmly against the workpiece and securing the workpiece against the base. In the foregoing manner, the clamping assembly functions to permit coarse adjustment via the threaded knob and fine adjustment through the clamping action of the cams and lock bar. Those of skill in the art will appreciate that the steps/order of the foregoing method are exemplary only and are not to be understood as limiting.
In an embodiment of the invention, the front face 106 and top face 108 of the base 102 come together with at beveled edge 110. The beveled edge 110 allows a cutter (e.g., a router bit) to cut completely through a workpiece as it follows a guide or template without impacting a face of the jig. For example, as may be generally observed in
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In a further embodiment, a slot 484 is formed in a vertical surface 486 of the step 205. The vertical surface 486 also includes an upper positioning slot 488 and a lower positioning slot 489. A support block 490 may be placed in the step 205 and attached to the slot 484 by bolts (not shown). A tab 492 extends along a face of the support block. The tab alternatively engages either the upper positioning slot 488, shown in
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Each bracket 120 comprises a leg extending downwardly from the template 118, and each leg includes a slot 132. To make a first cut, the user positions the template with the appropriate side facing forward. The slot 132 of one bracket at each end of the template is placed over a threaded bolt 138. A pair of threaded knobs 142, 146 captures and secures the bracket. The user can adjust the template front-to-back 148 or up-and-down 159 to match the dimensions of the workpiece and the type of joint by adjusting the vertical position of the bolt 138 within the slot 132 and by adjusting the horizontal position of the coordinating knobs 142, 146. To make a second cut, the user rotates the template 180� and captures the second bracket of each pair over the threaded bolt 138 and between knobs 142, 146. The unused legs at the back of the template project downwardly through openings 136 in the top face 108 of the jig.
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For example, when aligning a template to a workpiece in prior jigs, a user had to estimate or measure the alignment of the template and workpiece to determine that the template was parallel with the end of the workpiece. The alignment system of the present embodiment allows the user to visually align the template and the workpiece using an appropriate marker or indicia without having to measure. For example, as shown in
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An embodiment of a template 193 for use with the template mounting system has slots 195 formed in the template that engage the support rail 141. The template may have multiple guides on a single template. For example, the template may be reversible having a first side for forming the tails of a through dovetail joint and a second side for forming the dovetail pins. However, the two sides of the template need not form cooperating parts of the same joint. The two sides of the template may be used to form two or more cuts for different types of joints. In order to access the guides on the template, the template may be rotated 180� so that the back of the template becomes the front, or alternatively, may be flipped over so that the bottom of the template becomes the top, allowing the user to orient the template in up to four different positions.
In a present embodiment, the template 193 mounts to the jig by engaging support rail 141 in a slot 195 formed on the template. This system allows the template to move front-to-back 148 with respect to a workpiece. Achieving the correct front-to-back adjustment by traditional means can be time consuming. An embodiment of the invention provides a repeatable alignment system 139 that allows the user to switch from a first template to a second or third template and back without having to realign the template. The alignment system 139 uses a series of adjustable fingers 199, which engage corresponding projections 200,202 on the template. One or more blocks 290 mount at each end of the jig. Each block supports one or more adjustable fingers 199. A bracket 291 extending from the template support rail 141 secures these blocks.
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Additionally, a third finger 199 c may engage a third projection 203. This third projection may be an adjustable threaded rod that passes through the template assembly. By having an adjustable finger in line with the adjustable threaded rod, the template can be flipped front-to-back while still maintaining the proper alignment. For example, when adjusting the fit of a variably spaced half-blind dovetail, the adjustable finger 199 c controls the amount of overlap between the boards, and the threaded rod 203 adjusts for different thicknesses of the tailboard. In this way, the user can switch back and forth between multiple templates without having to realign the templates each time. The removable blocks 290 allow the user to remove the fingers 199 for one-time setups or to switch back and forth between multiple setups.
An adjustable finger 199 may be constructed as a threaded rod, a screw, a smooth shaft with a setscrew, a rack and pinion, or any other method of adjusting the finger as would be obvious to one of skill in the art. The projection 203 is described as a threaded rod; however, one of skill in the art would recognize that the projection might alternatively be any other adjustable stop, including a screw, a smooth shaft with a setscrew, or a rack and pinion.
The template mounting system 181 may be used to support various templates. For example, the jig may be provided with a box joint template. As shown in
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An adjustable finger template 204 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a first end structure 220 having a slot for mounting on support rail 141. A second end structure 222 may be connected to the first end structure 220 via a template rail 206 extending between the end structures. Additional rails may be included, such as for preventing twisting of the template during utilization. A plurality of individual fingers may be slid on the template rail 206 to the desired position. The individual fingers 208, 210 (two are referenced) may be contoured in a variety of shapes based on the joint to be formed. Individual fingers may be secured via a setscrew 207 or the like to fix their respective positions along the template rail 206.
In an embodiment of the adjustable finger template, a through aperture 224 is included in the individual fingers for permitting passage of a depth stop rod or bar 214 through the fingers. For instance, the depth stop bar 214 may act as a stop for a router guide collar when forming a joint, so the router is prevented from extending inwardly between two adjacent fingers. In the foregoing manner, a user may be prevented from inadvertently removing excess material from the workpieces when forming half-blind dovetails. The depth stop bar 214 may be removed when cutting through dovetails, as the bit is allowed to pass entirely through the workpiece.
The depth stop bar may be useful in forming a single-pass half-blind dovetail joint. Typically, the adjustable finger template would require cutting the pins and tails in separate cuts. However, the depth stop bar 214 also provides the capability to use the adjustable finger template to cut half-blind pins and tails in a single pass (the dovetails will have uniform rather than variable spacing). In order to make a one-pass half-blind dovetail cut using the adjustable fingers, the fingers are pushed together, and a depth stop bar is inserted through holes in the fingers.
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In an embodiment of the invention, a slot 190 or recess is formed an edge of the template 118. Preferably, the slot is wide enough to accept a template guide 250 disposed about the shank of the bit (see, e.g.,
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In further embodiments, an adjustable bit stop 103, 196 may be used. Such a stop allows a user to adjust the pre-selected depth as desired. For example, some woodworkers elect to cut slightly longer tails so the user can sand the tails to match the joint. Without the repeatable bit stop, tedious measurement and adjustment would be necessary to repeatably achieve the correct depth setting.
In a first embodiment of an adjustable bit stop, the depth guide comprises a slot 190 in the template and a bit stop 196 mounted to a tab 258 extending from the underside of the template. The bit stop 196 includes a threaded portion 260 such as a threaded rod or bolt for threaded engagement with a threaded aperture in the tab 258. A nut 198 may be included for securing the bit stop 196 against movement relative to the tab 258 and template 118 during use. This embodiment may be useful in setting bit depth for a half-blind dovetail joint, where the depth of cut is the same regardless of the thickness of the workpiece. Attaching the depth guide directly to the template allows the craftsperson to consistently set a uniform cut depth.
In a further embodiment of an adjustable bit stop, the depth guide comprises a slot 262 in the template 118 and a bit stop 103 mounted to or integrally formed with the base 102. The bit stop 103 includes a threaded portion 101 such as a threaded rod or bolt for threaded engagement with a threaded aperture in the base 102. A nut 264 may be included for securing the bit stop 103 against movement relative to the base 102 during use. This embodiment may be useful in setting bit depth for a through dovetail, where thicker workpieces require a deeper cut while thinner workpieces require a shallower cut (the depth of cut matches the workpiece thickness). By inserting a scrap of wood that is the same thickness as the workpiece, the craftsperson can accurately and automatically set the depth of the cut. The distance between the template 118 and the through bit depth stop 103 is linearly related to the thickness of the workpiece. Additionally, the bit stop may be positioned such that when the template is in a first position, the bit stop aligns with a first slot in the template; and when the user reverses the template, the bit stop aligns with a second slot, allowing a single bit stop to serve for multiple cuts.
Those of skill in the art will appreciate that multiple router bit stops may be included. For example, a first template may include a depth guide for the pins of a through dovetail, a depth guide for the tails of a through dovetail, and a depth guide for a half blind dovetail. A second template may include depth guides for other joints such as a tapered sliding dovetail or a sliding dovetail dado. Any number and configuration of depth guides may be included with a template as desired. Also, those of skill in the art will appreciate that a depth guide may be mounted to or formed with any appropriate portion of the jig 100. For example, a depth guide may mount to the base 102, a tab extending from the template 258 or some other portion of the jig depending on the type of joint to be formed.
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In particular, when cutting half-blind dovetails in a single pass, or operation, the two workpieces forming the joint are required to be offset from each other. For example, as may be best observed in
The workpiece stop may be configured to accommodate the spacing of common half-blind dovetail joints. For example, the workpiece stop may have a first edge 281 of a first portion 174 positioned against the front face 106 of the jig and a second edge 280 of a second portion 176 positioned against the top face 108. An intermediate area 284 is shaped to conform to the interface between the top face and front face of the jig. The first and second edges may be offset by �″ (one-half inch) to accommodate spacing of a common �″ (one-half inch) fixed half-blind dovetail joint. Workpiece stops with other offsets may be provided, and multiple workpieces with different offsets may be provided with the jig 100. In an alternative embodiment, the workpiece stop may be formed of a first portion with a first edge movable relative to a second portion with a second edge, so that the user can adjust the offset between the first edge and the second edge.
In a preferred embodiment, at least two workpiece stops are included in the jig apparatus 100. A first workpiece stop 168 is positioned proximate the left side of the base 102, and a mirror-image workpiece stop 282 is positioned proximate the right side of the base. Additionally, each workpiece stop may have a straight edge 283 opposite the first 281 and second 282 offset edges. For example, one side of the stop 281, 282 provides the offset for cutting one-pass half-blind dovetails, while the other side of the stop 283 is flush for cutting variable-spaced half-blind dovetails. The stop assemblies at either end of the jig are mirror images of each other. When the left stop assembly is swapped for the right stop assembly, the interior edges of the stop assemblies will switch from flush to offset and vise versa.
In the current embodiment, a workpiece stop includes a slot 178 extending generally from the aligned side to the offset side of the stop such that the right/left positioning of the workpiece may be finely adjusted, thereby permitting adjustable and repeatable workpiece positioning along the length of the template. A fastener such as a screw 180, in threaded engagement with the base, or other releasable securing device may be utilized for securing the workpiece stop 168. For example, a user may wish to vary the position of the workpiece along the template. In this fashion, a user may select where the edge of the workpiece is located with respect to an extension or finger included on the template. In additional embodiments, portions of the workpiece stop 168 may include a contoured edge such as a half-circle recess to accommodate a threaded rod, such as may be included in a template securing system, a clamping assembly, or the like.
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In an embodiment of the mortise and tenon finger assembly 314, the user can adjust the distance between the front 316 and back 318 rails using an adjustment assembly 326. The adjustment assembly comprises a first positioning rod 328 and a second positioning rod 329. The first positioning rod 328 has a fixed collar 330 at a first end and a threaded collar or nut 331 at a second end. The rod may also have a second threaded collar or nut 332 that serves to lock the first nut 331 against rotation. The first and second ends of the rod are adapted to removably attach to the back rail 318 and the front rail 316, such as by sitting in a cradle 333 or other fixture connected with the rail. The collar 330 and the threaded nut 331 abut the front and back rails, thereby positioning the front rail 316 relative to the back rail 318. In this way, the user can adjust the distance 334 between the front and back rails and fix the distance using the rod 328. The user can then remove the rod and adjust the mortise and tenon finger assembly to different widths for different cuts. When the user wishes to return to the originally set distance 334, the user can place the rod 328 in the appropriate fixture 333 and immediately return the distance 334 to its original setting.
The second positioning rod 329 may have a fixed collar 336 proximate a first end or may be directly attached to the back rail 318. The second rod includes an exterior thumbnut 338 positioned proximate the exterior side of the front rail 316 and an interior thumbnut 339 positioned proximate the interior side of the front rail. The interior thumbnut maybe adjusted relative to the collar 336 to vary the distance 334 between the two rails. The exterior thumbnut 338 may be tightened against the exterior surface of the front rail to hold the rail tightly against the interior thumbnut, securing the rail against movement while the finger assembly is in use. One of skill in the art will understand that the first 328 and second 329 rods may be used together or independently and that the exterior thumbnut 338 may be used to hold the rail against either the interior thumb nut 339 or the nut 331, or both.
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When forming a mortise and tenon joint, the user first cuts the tenon, using a straight bit and a tenon template guide. The tenon guide follows around the inside of the space formed by the fingers 340 and rails 316, 318 (
Where ODM is the outside diameter of the mortise guide; DS is the diameter of the straight bit; and ODT is the outside diameter of the template guide. Slightly varying the diameter of the mortise guide can make the joint tighter or looser. Embodiments of the invention include apparatus and methods for providing appropriately sized mortise guides and tenon guides.
Embodiments of the template guide include a variable spacing router collar system 131 having a collar body 115 configured for being received by a router base plate 113. For example, the collar body 115 is formed as a generally cylindrical sleeve having an outward extending flange 127 and a threaded end portion 129. The threaded end portion 129 may be engaged by a lock ring 117, having corresponding threading, for securing the collar system 131 to a router base plate. In a further embodiment, the router base plate 113 and the collar body 115 are configured so that the flange 127 is substantially flush with or slightly recessed in the base plate 113. A generally cylindrical outer sleeve 121 having a through aperture for being received about a portion of the collar body 115 may be secured to the collar body via a frictional engagement, a magnetic engagement, or the like. For example, an O-ring 125 may be disposed between the outer surface of the collar body and the outer sleeve. Preferably, the O-ring 125 is retained in a groove 133 formed in the interior aperture of the outer sleeve 121 such that when the outer sleeve is removed from the collar body, the O-ring remains with the outer sleeve. Retaining the O-ring in the outer sleeve 121 may prevent the O-ring from interfering with the proper function of the collar body when the outer sleeve is not used. Additionally, a collar body groove 119 may be included to assist in aligning the outer sleeve 121 to the collar body 115 and in retaining the outer sleeve on the collar body.
In an embodiment of the collar system, the collar body 115 may be used as a tenon guide, and the outer sleeve 121 may serve as a mortise guide. Those of skill in the art will appreciate, a kit of outer sleeves having different diameters and/or a kit of collar bodies having different diameters may be included for permitting variable spacing. For example, a first outer sleeve 121 having a first diameter may be included as part of a kit with a second sleeve 123 having a second outer diameter. In a further instance, a series of collar bodies having differing outer diameters may be implemented for a substantially similar purpose. In an advantageous embodiment, a variable spacing collar system includes a kit of collar bodies/outer sleeves corresponding to commonly formed mortise and tenon joints such as a �″ (one-half inch) joint, a ⅜″ (three-eighths inch) joint, or a �″ (one-quarter inch). Additional collar bodies/outer sleeves having slightly larger or smaller outer diameters may be included for permitting fine adjustment of joint or inlay fit.
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In a second embodiment, the lower portion 391 of a template guide 446 has a shoulder 448 formed around an upper edge of the guide surface 393. Holes or recesses 450 are formed in the shoulder 448. A wrench 452 includes protrusions 454 corresponding to the recesses 450 and engageable with the recesses to tighten or loosen the template guide 446. A double-ended wrench may be provided having protrusions 444 corresponding to slots 386 at a first end and protrusions 454 corresponding to recesses 450 at a second end.
In a further embodiment, a hole or recess 456 is formed in the guide surface 393 of a template guide 458. A wrench 460 has an arcuate portion 462 corresponding to the circumference of the guide surface 393 and a protrusion 464 engageable with the recess 456 to tighten or loosen the template guide 458.
One of skill in the art will readily recognize that embodiments of the quick change system described could provide various sizes of template guide for use with other templates and in forming other types of joints in addition to use in forming mortise and tenon joints. One of skill in the art would also recognize that alternative means could be used to attach the mounting ring to the router base or that the mounting ring may be integrally formed with a router base. Additionally, one of skill in that art would recognize that alternative connecting means could be used between the mounting ring and the template guide, including a bayonet fitting, interlocking tabs, or other appropriate mechanisms.
Referring to FIGS. 40 and 47-49, embodiments of the present invention include a mortise and tenon set-up guide 390, which aids in setting the front-to-back position of the rails 316, 318 and the right-to-left position of the fingers 340. The set-up guide 390 has a relatively planer top portion 392 and a cylindrical protrusion 394 extending downwardly from the top portion. At least the bottom 396 of the cylindrical protrusion is transparent. A first ring 395 and a second ring 397 are marked on or integrally formed with the bottom of the cylindrical protrusion. The rings are concentrically spaced from the cylinder walls.
In a first embodiment, the set-up guide assists the user in achieving the correct vertical position of a tenon workpiece. The set-up guide is placed on the top surface of the mortise and tenon finger assembly 314 with the cylindrical protrusion 394 extending downwardly, the bottom of the protrusion corresponds with the correct height of the tenon workpiece. Therefore, to achieve the correct vertical position of the tenon workpiece, the user places the mortise and tenon finger assembly 314 on the jig, places the set-up guide 390 in the guide space 398 of the assembly, and attaches the tenon board to the front face of the base assembly so that the top end of the tenon board just contacts the bottom surface 396 of the set-up guide.
In a further embodiment, the set-up guide can be used to correctly align both mortise and tenon workpieces front-to-back 148 and left-to-right 319. To correctly align the workpieces, the user uses the rings in the bottom of the cylinder to visually align the workpiece. The concentric rings align with the position of cheek cuts made by a router bit. The set-up guide is first positioned in the upper left part 398 a of a guide space formed in the mortise and tenon finger assembly. In this position, the set-up guide aids in aligning the rear rail 318 front-to-back and the left finger assembly 340 a left-to-right. The guide is next positioned in the lower right part 398 b of a guide space formed in the mortise and tenon finger assembly. In this position, the set-up guide aids in aligning the front rail 316 front-to-back and the right finger assembly 340 b left-to-right.
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It is believed that the present invention and many of its attendant advantages will be understood by the forgoing description. It is also believed that it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construction and arrangement of the components thereof without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention or without sacrificing all of its material advantages and that the form herein described is merely an explanatory embodiment the invention. It is the intention of the following claims to encompass and include such changes.
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The Barry Berkus Malibu Beach House at MariSol
Mar 07, 2013, 11:00 ET from MariSol Malibu
MALIBU, Calif., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the last residential homes in the legendary career of architectural genius Barry Berkus is a spectacular Malibu beach house located in MariSol, the award-winning 80-acre, 17 estate luxury Malibu real estate community. The Spanish Estate is a brand new contemporary, Spanish-style, fully furnished, single-story masterpiece elevated on a 102 ft blufftop with 130 ft of oceanfront over one of the best surf beaches in Malibu, County Line Beach.
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Barry Berkus was known by many for his grand, open-space, multi-generational architecture. Barry was voted Architectural Digest's Top 100 Architects in 1991, holds a portfolio of over several thousand structures and received over 450 design and planning awards. He consistently won awards from the nation's most prestigious design show, the Pacific Coast Builder's Conference (PCBC), and most recently for the MariSol Showcase Estate which won the House of the Year in 2011. The readers of Residential Architect selected Berkus as one of the ten most significant figures of 20th Century residential architecture. In 1999, Builder magazine counted Berkus as one of the 100 most influential individuals in the past century of American housing.
The Barry Berkus designed Spanish Estate features twin master suites w/ sunrise & sunset views; 60' great room w/ 16' ceilings; 50' wide infinity edge pool w/ separate spa; 2,500 sq.ft. covered courtyard w/ outdoor furniture, T.V., bathroom & BBQ center; 4,000 sq.ft. bluff top "beach"; Crestron/Lutron electronic system; theatre, office, gym, wine room, 2 wet bars & formal dining room; 5 fireplaces; limestone & oak flooring; oak ceilings; parking for 10 cars including a 3-car garage w/ lift space; security system & video cameras; stone perimeter walls; exquisitely landscaped w/ mature palms, specimen cactus, rare succulents & ferns in lighted gardens w/ fountains, patios & seating areas.
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SOURCE MariSol Malibu

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Convicted NYPD cop loses mistrial bid that claimed juror lie
Former police officer Peter Liang lost his bid for a mistrial on Thursday following the testimony of a juror accused of lying during jury selection.
Liang's defense team filed the motion last week alleging that a juror, Michael Vargas, lied about his father's manslaughter conviction and more than 7-year prison sentence. Liang, 28, was convicted in February for the 2014 stairwell shooting death of Akai Gurley, also 28.
Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun said the defense had not met its burden for proof of jury misconduct.
"The court finds that... [Vargas'] ability to answer questions was not someone who was at the top level of intelligence and the court finds that he has a rambling way of answering questions," Chun said during his decision, referencing how Vargas was asked the same question multiple times during jury selection.
"It is entirely conceivable that he could not think of his father because he felt distance from his father. It was not a deliberate withholding of the father's past," Chun said.
During Vargas' earlier testimony, he said, "There's not much memory of my father. There really isn't."
He testified that he last saw his dad about 35 to 40 years ago. "I don't know how to explain it, he just wasn't there."
Vargas said on Wednesday that he was estranged from his father and wasn't fully aware of the conviction, claiming he was "sheltered."
Liang's attorney, Paul Shechtman, also questioned Vargas' testimony during a different jury selection earlier the same day he was chosen for the Liang trial. For that jury, Shechtman said Vargas was forthcoming about his father's history and was dismissed.
"The one thing we know and we can say with complete confidence is that Peter Liang was entitled to a trial with 12 impartial jurors, not 11," Shechtman said in court. "And I think the evidence shows that this juror lied, withheld important information.
"He wanted to be on this jury to exercise his bias," he added.
Assistant District Attorney Joe Alexis said Vargas didn't "purposefully" lie about his relationship with his father, and in fact felt badly about convicting Liang, crying and praying about it.
"I don't believe there was a concealment," Alexis said. "He's not prejudiced. He had no strong feelings about the police either way."


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I have actually never made short ribs before, which I realize comes as a huge shock. I have to admit, I've been intimidated by them. But there have been a few recipes floating around lately, most recently this one, that helped me get over my fear. I had this small package of grass-fed short ribs from the last time we picked up an order from our local organic pastured farmer at Meadowhaven Farms who visits our Crossfit box every few months. It was two large ribs – perfect for two people – so this recipe is based on that. If you're making more than 3 or 4, double and you should be fine.
The meat was so tender and sweet and the pairing of the tart lingonberry against the dry red wine with the savory sage and onion was absolutely amazing. This was truly one of the best pieces of meat I've ever made and if and when I open a gluten-free restaurant, this will be one of my featured items.
Truthfully, the only reason I had lingonberry jam in the house was because my friends brought me back some the last time they went to Ikea. However, I have seen it at local stores. If you can't find it, substitute a tart berry jam that you can find, like cranberry, boysenberry, or even blackberry.
To make the gravy, all I did was scoop out a few ladles of the broth it cooked in and put it in the blender with an additional rounded tablespoon of the lingonberry jam. No flour of any kind was necessary to thicken the gravy as the substance of the cooked onions helped thicken the sauce.
Lingonberry and Sage Beef Short Ribs
What you need:
- 1-2 lbs beef short ribs
- 3 c. beef stock
- 1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 2/3 c. dry sherry
- 1 c. lingonberry jam, plus 1 rounded tbsp
- 1 tsp fresh sage
- small sprig fresh rosemarry
- 1 bayleaf
- 1 tsp fresh diced garlic
What you do:
- Brown the short ribs on all sides (except the bone side!) in a cast iron skillet. If you're using a regular pan, make sure to grease it so the meat doesn't stick.
- Put all other ingredients (except the extra tbsp of jam) in the crockpot, add the browned meat with the measide totally immersed face down, and set on low for 8-10 hours.
- If you're using the stovetop, follow above steps but simmer for 2-3 hours or place in dutch oven for 4 hours. The meat will likely separate itself from the bone.
- To make the gravy, simply ladle out 3-4 cups of the juice it cooked in – onions included – and add the one rounded tablespoon on lingonberry jam to a blender.
- Blend on high until creamy and serve over meat!
- Hug me, squeeze me and call me George.


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Shepherd Press
September 30, 2016
Publisher Description
A thousand schemes and to-do lists may threaten to enslave you, but Christ died to free you from them, and he is enough.
Paul's letter to the Colossians is short, but it delivers a roundhouse kick to religion as it reveals the complete and inexhaustible sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Jesus really is everything we need! Paul reveled in the good news that had captured his heart. He never got over it and never moved beyond it. He knew that no one could advance beyond the essential message of the crucified, risen, and exalted Christ. And he didn't want anyone to retreat from it.
Who should read this book?
- Pastors, seminary students, Sunday school teachers, and small group leaders who want a Christ-focused, gospel-rich study of Colossians
- Anyone weary of the hard yoke of legalism or the empty promises of man-made religion
- Anyone thirsty for the simple, life-transforming truth that all we need is found in Christ alone
Book Review – Christ All Sufficient: An Exposition of Colossians
Broadly speaking, those who are accustomed to reading commentaries know that there are generally two approaches ; those which are filled with details about the language, grammar, syntax, and historical context of each verse and those which choose to capture the overall message of a passage and quickly move to the application. Both approaches are invaluable to the student of Scripture and both play an important role in developing both the mind and character of the Christian. Brian Hedges chooses the latter approach in his commentary on Colossians, Christ All Sufficient and he does it with greater skill than anyone I can think of. This is not to say that Christ All Sufficient lacks academic rigor or ignores the linguistic structure of Colossians. It doesn't. The reader will find ample footnotes to satisfy his or her need for details in the back of the book and may, if desired, investigate any number of Hedges' propositions until their curiosity is fulfilled. Christ All Sufficient is very well researched and documented. I appreciate the approach Hedges has taken here because it is deeply pastoral and doesn't lose the main point of the passage in the details. However, if one desires, there is sufficient documentation to point the reader in the direction of a thorough analysis of the linguistic and cultural undercurrents. For those curious about the his influences, Hedges makes liberal use of Moo and Pao, moderate use of Bruce and O'Brien, and occasional use of Barclay and N.T. Wright among others.
Most impressively is the unabashed gospel proclamation that is woven throughout Christ All Sufficient. Hedges leaves no room for formulaic approaches or legalistic methodologies for sanctification. The gospel, from start to finish, is an integral component of Hedges' understanding of the Christian life and that shines through his writing in every respect.
Christ All Sufficient is a worthy choice for those looking for a conservative and Reformed commentary on Colossians. It is simple enough to use as an aid to Bible study whether in a group or alone, and documented enough to serve as a launching pad into deeper study while not getting lost in the details. I would recommend this commentary for pastors and "laypeople" alike and is suitable for your home educated child to use as a study aid for a Bible curriculum.
Where to Purchase
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A total of 10 dilapidated houses in Tubli, Bahrain have been surveyed for reconstruction on priority. Houses in the area are in a bad shape, and worse, much older than traditional or heritage buildings, revealed the survey by the head of the Health and Environment Committee of the Central Municipal Council, Abbas Mahfoodh, and an engineer from the Ministry of Works and Housing.
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Pre-eruptive volatile contents of Vesuvius magmas: constraints on eruptive history and behavior. I - The medieval and modern interplinian activities
Raia, Federica; Webster, James D.; Vivo, Benedetto De
European Journal of Mineralogy Volume 12 Number 1 (2000), p. 179 - 193
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published: Feb 7, 2000
manuscript accepted: Oct 11, 1999
manuscript received: Jun 1, 1999
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Abstract The eruptive history of Mt. Vesuvius is characterized by a large variation in eruptive styles during the last 2000 years. As part of an extensive investigation on the pre-eruptive magma geochemistry, we have analyzed, by EMPA and SIMS, silicate melt inclusions (MI), hosted in clinopyroxene phenocrysts, to gain insight into the eruptive processes and history of this significant magmatic system. The rock samples analyzed are lavas and scoriae erupted during two intervals of interplinian volcanic activity: 472 to 1139 A.D. and 1631 to 1944 A.D. The compositions of MI from samples of the modern and medieval periods are consistent with petrological and geochemical evidence of melt evolution via fractional crystallization. Although fractional crystallization played a decisive role in the evolution of medieval and modern magmas, other processes may also have been active. In MI from the medieval eruptive products, the fixed Cl contents, and relationships involving other elements soluble in aqueous volatile phases (e.g. H2O, S, B, Be, Li) indicate crystallization of magmatic vapor-phase-saturated silicate melt(s). Conversely, MI from the modern eruptive activity are characterized by linear increases in the abundances of Cl, SO2, and K2O in fractions of residual melt. Furthermore, no evidence was found that volatile abundances were fixed or buffered by the presence of an aqueous vapor (or liquid), which is consistent with fractional crystallization of a magma under volatile-phase-absent conditions. The modern and medieval periods, separated by the violent 1631 eruption, exhibit dramatically different eruptive behavior. The medieval magmas erupted less often, but with comparatively greater violence, which may have been facilitated by the presence of a pre-eruptive volatile phase in magma. The modern magmas erupted more frequently and in a relatively passive manner, which is consistent with the absence of textural or geochemical evidence for fluid saturation before eruption.
Mt. Vesuvius • interplinian activity • silicate melt inclusions • EMPA • SIMS


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Before Midnight (2013)
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The third part of Richard Linklater's serial romantic drama that began with 'Before Sunrise' way back in 1995 is a delight from start to finish, and possibly the best instalment yet.
Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy return as Jesse and Celine, the star-crossed and hesitant lovers who flirted aimlessly through films one and two in Paris and Vienna.
Nine years on and they've made a big commitment, and are an established couple with two kids. But they're still arguing, and at the end of a Greek family holiday simmering tensions come to a head.
Cleverly written and directed, and wonderfully acted by Delpy and Hawke, 'Before Midnight' is an outstanding comic drama that will ring true to anyone who's ever been in love.
With Charlotte Prior and Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick.
Bend of the River (1952)
Channel 4, 12.50pm
Handsome thriller from Anthony Mann starring James Stewart as a remorseful former outlaw called Glyn McLyntock, who gets a chance to atone for previous crimes when he leads a wagon-train of vulnerable homesteaders from Missouri all the way to the Oregon territory. With Arthur Kennedy.
Moonfleet (1955)
Film4, 3.10pm
Fritz Lang directs this rousing period swashbuckler based on a novel by J. Meade Falkner. When a young boy is sent to Dorset to live with his estranged father, Jeremy Fox, he soon finds out that his errant dad is actually a fearless gentleman smuggler. With Joan Greenwood and Jon Whiteley.
Tombstone (1993)
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This 90s western loosely based on the 50s classic 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral' stars Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp, whose plan to retire quietly in Tombstone, Arizona is scuppered when outlaws ride into town looking for a confrontation. With Val Kilmer, Bill Paxton, Sam Elliott and Charlton Heston.
The Guilt Trip (2013)
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Decent performances from Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand save Anne Fletcher's comedy from total disaster. Rogen is Andrew, a brilliant inventor who soon regrets taking his mom with him when he embarks on a sales trip across middle America. With John Funk, Ari Graynor and Colin Hanks.
The Missouri Breaks (1976)
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Jack Nicholson and Marlon Brando come face to face in this messy but interesting 70s western about a gang of ruthless horse thieves whose reign of terror in the wilds of northern Montana is disrupted by the arrival of an enigmatic bounty killer hired by the local farmers for protection.
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EXTRA ticket barriers and security cameras at two major train stations would cut fare evasion by a fifth, the State Government says.
Today it pledged $2.1 million for upgrades at the Salisbury and Noarlunga train stations to tackle fare evasion.
Premier Jay Weatherill said fare evasion cost about $3 million a year and if the trial of stricter measures were successful, it could be rolled out across the network.
Mr Weatherill and Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis also announced the Government would spend $7.5 million to build a series of new Park 'n' Ride facilities if re-elected next month.
Scoping studies for seven potential Park 'n' Rides would be carried out at the following bus or train stations:
• Tambelin (rail, Gawler line)
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The money to build the new parking facilities would come from the $30 million expected to be raised by the Transport Development Levy, which the Government wants to charge on city carparks.
Mr Weatherill said the money pledged to crackdown on fare evasion would include $600,000 for fleet monitoring technology which would enable Passenger Service Assistants and Transit Police to "better target" their enforcement efforts.
"The barriers at the refurbished Adelaide Railway Station have led to a drastic reduction in fare evasion on our rail network but we know that the majority of fare evasion now happens between stations," Mr Weatherill said.
"By installing new ticket barriers and extra CCTV at the popular Salisbury and Noarlunga stations, we will make further inroads into tackling fare evasion and improve passenger safety.
"The vast majority of commuters do the right thing. But there is still a small minority who think it is okay to rip off the honest fare-paying public."
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In the Shadow of the Poorhouse examines the origins of social welfare, both public and private, from the days of the colonial poorhouse through the current tragedy of the homeless. The book explains why such a highly criticized system persists. Katz explores the relationship between welfare and municipal reform; the role of welfare capitalism, eugenics, and social insurance in the reorganization of the labor market; the critical connection between poverty and politics in the rise of the New Deal welfare state; and how the War on Poverty of the '60s became the war on welfare of the '80s.
According to Katz, the American welfare system that nobody likes has been able to resist fundamental change over two centuries because of its symbiosis with the social structure and the political economy. From his analysis of the history of welfare in the United States he finds that there have always been contradictions among its goals: deterrence, discipline, compassion, control, and patronage. Real reform, unlikely in the near future, would require that both social insurance and public assistance be replaced with full employment at fair pay, complemented by a social wage to all who are unable to work or find a suitable job. A stimulating challenge to the benevolent interpretation of welfare in America; recommended for academic and large public libraries. Harry Frumerman , formerly with Economics Dept., Hunter Coll., CUNY


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just curious about this flight. why is delta sending a 763 to vcv?
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I believe at least 3 B767-300 non-ER aircraft are being removed from the fleet and returned to lessors...
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know N116DL, N117DL, N118DL were sent to VCV a while ago. This 767-300 may be the fourth. Maybe a DL employee could answer.
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IBASE Technology, Inc. has launched the latest Digital Out-Of-Home (DOOH) sunlight-readable Panel PC. The IDOOH-210 system is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and supports 24-hour operation in extended temperatures (from -40°C up to +50°C) and is IP65 rated against water and dust.
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Comfortable seating and a roaring fireplace make the King's Club the perfect spot to unwind after a day in the mountains!
Located in the beautiful Sonnenalp Hotel, King's Club offers relaxation and entertainment. Enjoy a specialty drink from our top shelf selection, a glass of wine or German beer while you relax by the fireplace and listen to great music from local musicians. Various coffees, small plates and appetizing desserts are also available.
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Talk about embarrassing. Detroit Emergency Manager unjustly called Detroit's Residents dumb and lazy less than five months after appointment to his position of dominance over City government affairs, August 2013. Less than seven months later, E.M. Orr has used his position of authority to announce Detroit Residents with an inability to pay water bills rising 119% over the past 10 years, would face water shutoffs in the middle of summer.
As recent as the last two weeks, the United Nations Human Rights Council condemned the actions of Detroit's Water and Sewer Department, depriving residents of a basic human right to water access. MSNBC Commentator Krystal Ball filling in on Saturday July 5 Melissa Harris-Perry program, wrote a Open Letter to E.M. Kevyn Orr encouraging Michigan's Governor Rick Snyder (R) appointee to cease shutting off access to fresh water and restore services, while Detroit Residents face at 40% poverty rate, along with U-6 data 25% unemployment and 35% underemployment rates.
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Kelsey Grammer is heading down the divorce aisle for the third time as his wife, Camille Donatacci, has filed to end their marriage. Grammer and Donatacci have been married since 1997 and have a daughter, Mason 8, and a son, Jude 5, that she is seeking primary custody of along with child and spousal support. The timing of this divorce works out perfectly for the former Playboy model as she is set to star in Bravo's upcoming reality series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. I always find it amazing when bad news or scandals always seem to break around people right before they need some free press. Now breaking a family up is no publicity stunt, you hope, but the timing couldn't be more perfect for her show. Given the success of the other Real Housewives series you know Bravo has to be smiling right now.<
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] With an impeccable performance of Geri Celestina, this film directed by Dan Frank was premiered in cinema in 2012. The film "Frank & Chip: The Olympic Experience" had an original production of USA. You can watch Frank & Chip: The Olympic Experience online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2012.
Rating: 5 by 10 users./
Runtime: 60 minutes
Geri Celestina, Jeremy Deneau, Willie Gault and Robert Jochim.
60-minute film (full movie) directed by Dan Frank.
The original audio of Frank & Chip: The Olympic Experience has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2012.
Screenplay written by Jeremy Deneau.
Dan Frank and Percy Leon.
Bai Ling, Daniel Celestina, Willie Gault, Lisa Brewster, Michelle Brooks and Jeremy Deneau.
This film was produced and / or financed by Upward Rising Development.
ITN Distribution and URD Pictures.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Frank & Chip: The Olympic Experience has a duration of 60 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in EnglishDolby Digital in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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Billie Jo Konze is a stage and on-camera actor living in south Minneapolis. Billie acts frequently, writes occasionally, works doing marketing for local theater companies including Off-Leash Area, and hopes to someday finish and publish the children's books she's begun writing. Visit Billie's mostly-finished website at www.billiejokonze.com.


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Oskar and Josefine Trailer (2005)
11 February 2005 Fantasy, Family 80 mins
Oscar and Josefine are celebrating Midsummer with Oscar's grandparents in the country. A demon, Thorsen, gives Josefine the gift of enabling her to travel back in time. Visiting Oscar's family in the 17th century, Josefine saves a sickly young girl from the stake. But now the villagers see Josefine as a witch and want to burn her at the stake instead.
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Top construction companies in Nigeria are perceived by observers, as having the potential to drive the growth and development of the economy, create employment opportunities, as well as shore up Nigeria's revenue earnings, aside petroleum.
The reason for this optimism, ironically, is predicated on the abysmal and heart-wrenching numbers that sum up Nigeria's housing deficit. As at the end of 2015, the nation's housing deficit was put at about 17 million units, requiring the sum of 50 trillion naira, to negate that shortfall.
With an average population of 150 million persons and a projected annual growth rate of 2.83%, analysts believe that concerted and consistent efforts to bridge this gargantuan housing gap, will unlock multi-layered economic and financial activities that will buoy the local economy.
The underlining issues that so far stunted the housing sub-sector range from high mortgage interest rates, high interest rates on loans given to real estate developers, failure of housing institutions, policies and documents like the Federal Housing Authority, the Land Use Act of 1978, high cost of building materials and the absence of a local Steel Industry.
To stem this tide, the following measures have been proffered: availability of cheap mortgage loans to all classes of earners, low interest rate loans to real estate developers, adoption of affordable building technologies and local materials and a review of housing laws and policies. With regard to practitioners, the construction industry in Abuja, Lagos, Nigeria has long been dominated by foreign construction firms.
These construction consortiums are usually characterized by enormous financial capacities and extensive technical know-how. However, due to more favorable housing laws and policies, increasing access to technology and its transfer, increased target funding and so on, local firms are staking
their claim in the construction industry.
These local construction firms are leaving positive imprints, with the delivery of housing units, roads, recreational facilities that have passed the litmus tests of integrity and quality. Not listing them in order of the largest construction companies in Nigeria to the smallest, they are as follows:
Established over 38 years ago, it has since built a reputation for itself as a deliverer of durable and high quality construction projects. Their resume boasts of an assorted array of finished structures that includes several hundred kilometers of Federal and State highways and roads, scores of bridges and flyovers, a number of real estate developments as well as 3 airport runways.
This is one of the top road construction companies in Nigeria that has served and continue to serve as viable partners in the Nigerian government's drive to increase local content contribution, in the construction sector.
A relatively young entrant in the list of top paying construction companies in Nigeria, El-Alan Construction Company, founded in 1982, has made giant strides in a short time.
Their work portfolio includes constructions and development carried out for companies such as Chi Nigeria Ltd, 7-Up Bottling Company, Zenith Bank, Techno Oil and a host of other top clients.
Projects completed and delivered include buildings, factory complexes, warehouses, and paper mills. Initially, the firm engaged in only renovation and sub-contract jobs.
However the quality of those jobs, created bigger opportunities, which the company seized and utilized. With a business model based on design and Build, El-Alan works with prospective clients from conceptualization to architectural design to planning approval and construction. El-Alan delivers on projects within the framework of its core values that include quality, integrity, flexibility and commitment.
One of the early pioneers in the local construction industry, Setraco Nigeria Limited started off its operations in 1977, by constructing township and feeder roads in the then Bendel state. It is gradually turning into a top building construction company behemoth with projects completed in over 20 states in Nigeria as well as ongoing developments in a further 15.
The firm seeks to maintain its spot as a top player in the construction industry through the ratification and continued adherence to its corporate principles that include responsive corporate relations, prudent and efficient procurement processes, smooth community and suppliers' relations, customer satisfaction as well as employee motivation and reward.
An old player in the industry, Costain West Africa's track record dates back more than 60 years, when it was incorporated as a Limited company in the construction business, in 1948. Since then, it has completed and delivered a vast array of jobs including roads, highways, warehouses , for the both the public and private sectors.
Headquatered in Port-harcourt, Rivers State, Monier Construction entered the construction sector, formally, in 1957. Formely run by foreigners, the management of the firm has since been coordinated by Nigerians. Having delivered quality and durable projects to both public and private sector clients, Monier Construction customer base includes N.D.D.C, Mobil Oil Producing, NNPC and a host of others.
Cornerstones of its core values include the consistent and timely delivery of quality and durable projects, staff welfare and motivation, amiable community relations and a satisfied customer base. Monier Construction also pledges to invest in state -of -the art technology, equipment and machinery, in order to meet and exceed customer expectations as regards engineering, road, building construction companies in Nigeria.


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Born Deer Trail, Colo. Daughter of Roy H. & Marie (Wahl) Smith. She married Raymond C. Brown on Dec. 4, 1947, in Golden, Colo. He preceded her in death. Survivors include five daughters, Barbara, Tien, Bessie Rider, Ruth Deines, Dorthy Farr, & Kathy Gavin, 11 grandchildren, & 6 stepgrandchildren, & nine great-grandchildren, 16 step great-grandchildren, & 1 step great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Burial
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'03 Subaru Baja Assembly Location Lafayette, IN '03 Price Range $24,520 '02 Price Range — Similar in concept to the Chevrolet Avalanche, Baja puts a short rear cargo bed in place of the enclosed cargo area of the Outback station wagon on which it is based. The rear seat can be folded for additional interior storage and/or the "Switchback" panel separating the interior and cargo bed can be folded down, extending the length of the bed. With the panel open and the tailgate ...
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