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I think it's fair to say that the people at PAALS are really good at exposing me to a wide variety of things. Just the other day they took me to a park where there was a huge pond that was filled with ducks and geese!!! I could hardly contain myself...the geese were honking at me and flapping their wings. The ducks were swimming toward me with mean looks on their faces. I knew that to become a service dog I would have to try and ignore things like this so I tried my best to stay calm. I did have a blast thou...I really enjoyed walking around the pond and getting the chance to meet new people and their pets. It was a nice day at the park. Grace … [Read more...]
A Lovely Day For A Walk
What a whirlwind week this has been at PAALS. I have been so busy I almost forgot to write my blog entry! It all started when I was taken on my first training walk. I thought walking was easy but I found out it ends up being a bit more complicated than I thought. I just loved learning all the new cue's that my trainers are teaching me...not to mention all the yummy treats that were involved!!! My next adventure was going to Walmart with 3 of my friends. This was quite the experience. There were so many people all over the place and so many toys, food and noises that I didn't know where to start. Thankfully,all my friends ( Adler, Dutch and Warrior) remained calm so I just did what they did and ended up having a great time!!! I can't wait to see where the next place we go will be!!! … [Read more...]
Life is a Beach!!!
Wow!!! I went from spending almost three whole days being cold and surrounded by ice and snow to spending a day at the beach and experiencing an earthquake...I love South Carolina weather already!!! After winning the milk jug game(was there ever any doubt?) it seems like maureen rewarded me with a fantastic trip to the beach. I had never see a beach before and I can tell you that at first I was a bit weary of what all that sand and water were up to, but by the end of the day I loved it!!! I can't wait to see what my PAALS people have planned for me next!!! Grace … [Read more...]
Cabin Fever
( Click on the pictue to watch the video ) Just when I thought I was getting cabin fever, my new best friend Maureen was kind enough to give me this empty milk jug...I wish it was full but beggars can't be choosers. It was so much fun playing with it that I think my other new friends Carrie and Keo wanted to take it from me!!! There's nothing like a good game of keep away!!! I'll keep you posted as to who will end up with the cherished milk jug. Hope everyone has a happy Valentines Day...Maybe Maureen will will give me some doggie candy (Milk Bones?). Grace … [Read more...]
Snow Days!!!
What a whirlwind these last couple of weeks have been. I have met so many amazing people in the short time I have been with PAALS. I'm learning so much and everyone here is always saying how I'm such a fast learner. That must be why they have me doing office work now!!! I guess it is because of all this snow (which I love...must be because I'm from Pennsylvania!!!). I can't wait to start going on outings into the public...my friends here have been telling me that it is great fun...I'll keep you posted. Happy snow days and everyone stay safe!!! Grace … [Read more...]


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Man, I had some rows with Benchy about that, really doesn't matter how it looks,as long as it's effective then he should be considered, he definitely has the temperament for Test Cricket - proved that in India. In any case, we aren't test cricketers here on CW, we might know a lot about the game, but how can we be sure that we know what works and what doesn't at test level...
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Indians can't bowl - Where has the rumour come from as I myself and many indian friends arwe competent fast bowlers ?
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smitteh got out for 133..........................
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Getting outbowled by the two Aussie tweakers atm
Sounds like he was a bit unlucky, beat the bat a few times and had 3 or 4 edges through the slips or past the stumps, Lyon got a guy out slogging, but Agar did really well by the sound of it. Good to see Ireland declare and breathe life into this game, Aus should declare 350 or so ahead and set up an exciting final day chase. Maddison might fire this time round.
Hundred off 57 for Maddinson
And three declarations in one day wtf
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Part 2.
The TV was on, Squall sat on the couch in the Seed lounge that the posse had taken possession of. The sign of the door had read 'Welcome' before Cid left, now had a red line through the word and 'keep out' written over the top. He sat slouched sucking on a boiled sweet that Fujin had offered him. The albino sat in the arm chair that was pointed at the TV to the left of the couch. It was still quite early in the evening.
He folded his arms, sulking. His 'friends' were getting more annoying than ever, after he'd left the cafeteria Raijin had walked quickly to catch up with him and they then walked together to the lifts. Of course Quistis had to be coming from the other direction at the same time, she looked at Raijin like she hadn't seen him before and then after a moment of looking awkward she completely ignored him.
"How'd you put up with that, you know?" Raijin asked, as they watched the blonde leave.
Squall just shook his head. Apparently if he wasn't part of the orphanage gang, if he had friends of his own he wasn't normal. Okay so Seifer being a part of his new friend group maybe part of it but he had thought that Quistis would be civil with Raijin and Fujin. He knew Zell would have a problem and maybe Rinoa too but the others?
The back of the couch dipped under Squall's head from behind as a pair of arms leant heavily on it.
Breath ghosted over his ear as Seifer spoke. "What are you two watching?" He stared at the TV in confusion.
"Um…." Squall waved a hand at the TV. "It's um…. Well there was a dog in it in moment ago and um…." He looked over at Fujin for help.
She shook her head too. "It just came on, I don't know what it's called."
Seifer rolled his eyes. "And this is what you're spending your time doing? We could go and…" He waved a hand as he tried to think of something they could do. "-Do stuff." He ended lamely.
Squall just groaned and sunk farther into the sofa.
Fujin sat up suddenly as if from a trance. "I do have that paper to finish for tomorrow's class."
Seifer rolled his eyes and walked around the sofa to flop down next to Squall.
"You guys are so boring." He lay across the sofa and rested his head on Squall's arm.
The brunette frowned and quickly moved causing the blonde to fall backwards into his lap.
Seifer scowled up at Squall from his place with his head resting on the brunette's thighs, then he smirked and snuggled his head into Squall's lap. "I'm really quite comfy here."
Squall's eyes widened and to tried to push the blonde away. Seifer just laughed and gripped on to him.
Fujin rolled her eyes. "You know from this angle it looks like he's giving you a blow job."
"What?!" The brunette shot off the couch, causing the blonde roll off and hit the floor with a thud.
"OW!" He rubbed his head, rolling onto his back and glaring up at Squall. "What'd you do that for?" He glanced over at Fujin, who was laughing at him.
Squall just sputtered for second with his mouth open, not really sure why he had thrown Seifer on the floor. The echo in his head of Raijin telling him that Seifer was into men and then Fujin with the blow job comment…. Maybe he over reacted.
"Y-You were the one who-" He waved his hand at the couch.
"I was joking." Seifer glared at him, getting up while rubbing at the red mark on his forehead.
Squall looked a little guilty. "…..Sorry." He mumbled. "How's the head?"
"Fine." Seifer grumbled.
Squall leant on the back of couch looking over at the blonde for a second. "Anything I can do?"
A pause. "You could kiss it better for me."
It take a beat for Squall to realize what the other man had just said and then he glared at the now smirking blonde.
Fujin laughed. "It's so fun to watch you guys flirt with each other."
"You do not flirt with each other." Squall said with a glare.
"Aww now come on I'd bet you'd make a really cute couple." She said.
Squall's eyebrows shot up. "A couple? Me and…. Him." He looked Seifer up and down in a less than flattering way.
"Thanks." The blonde rolled his eyes.
Squall rolled his shoulders and cracked his neck as the pushed off the back of the sofa. "Well I guess I should go and go some work before Quistis or Xu comes looking for me." He made a face.
"You work too hard." Seifer said, sitting the arm of the sofa. "Stay here, watch the end of your dog movie, programme or whatever it is." He reached out and grabbed the brunette's hand and trying to pull him in.
Squall had the door in his other hand, refusing to let go. "I should go." He said, looking at Fujin he added. "I'll see you tomorrow morning."
She nodded. "It's a date."
Seifer frowned. "A date?"
Squall nodded, tugging his arm and breaking the contact with Seifer to head out of the door.
When he was gone Seifer raised an eyebrow at Fujin. "You have a date with Squall?"
She smiled. "Jealous?"
He scoffed. "No!" He swung around so that he was sitting properly on the end of the couch, still studying his friend until she smiled.
"You can relax, it's a study date. I have a test at the end of the week and he's helping me with it that's all."
"Oh." He said, after a beat he added. "And I wasn't worried."
She shook her head in agreement. "'Course not."
"It's this page we want." Fujin turned her book to the right page and gestured at it. Squall didn't react.
She frowned. "Hello?" She pinched his arm.
"Ow." He jerked away. "What was that for?"
"You're not paying attention, I'm the student here I should be the one not listening to you, not the other way around."
Squall shuffled in his seat. "Sorry."
She tried to look into his eyes, which he had lowered. "Is something wrong?"
"Not wrong exactly." He said quietly.
There had been another incident, last night after he left the lounge for his office to get some work done Seifer had followed him up there after half an hour or so. It started innocently, a little teasing and bit of harmless flirting on Seifer's part and then after watching him crick his neck a few dozen times his friend's hands landed on his shoulders for a little massage. Squall had sat up straighter in his chair, giving the blonde better access.
"You know I could do this better if you took your shirt off." Seifer teased.
Squall scoffed. "Not gonna happen." He closed his eyes though and leant back into Seifer's strong hands.
"Mmmm." He said.
"You work too hard you know?" His hands worked the back of Squall's neck.
At any other time Squall would have teased Seifer for the impersonation of Raijin but he was too relaxed to bothered.
He heard Seifer chuckle when he pushed his neck back into the blonde's fingers, he had a thing for his neck being touched anyway and then started to think about those hands on other parts of his body. Maybe he should have agreed to Seifer's idea of taking his shirt off. His mind wandered off to a full body massage, to the blonde flinging him on the desk and having his way with him. He was getting hard and his chair was pushed back so the desk wouldn't hide anything. He jumped out of his trance, opening his eyes quickly. This made Seifer jump too, his hands stilling on the brunette's shoulders.
"Are you okay?" He asked, because Squall's eyes were wide and alarmed and he seemed to be breathing all funny.
Squall sat forward and away from Seifer's hands. "That's err b-better…. Thanks." He added, pulling his chair forward to hide his crotch under the desk.
Seifer gave him a funny look for a second but then he shrugged.
"Anything else I can help you with?" He leered at the brunette over the back of the chair.
Squall managed to get his glare in place, though he had to look away because he could feel a blush creeping in, especially as his first thought was to say 'yes' and then guide Seifer's hand between his legs.
"No that's fine." He heard himself say. "I have a lot of work to do so…" He left it hanging but Seifer got the hint.
The blonde looked a little surprised. "Err- okay." He headed towards the door. "I'll… see you later?" He said it almost like a question.
Squall nodded, watching Seifer leave before he slumped in his chair and banged his head on the desk.
Fujin was staring at him like he was an alien or something. "Oh." She said eventually, slowly sitting back in her chair. "Well…. That's good right? I mean sometimes I wonder if you're even alive."
Squall rolled his eyes. "Thanks."
She shrugged. "At least I've never tried to set you up with strangers."
He nodded. "I'm not sure which is better, you thinking I'm dead inside or Selphie and Rinoa setting me up on dates?"
She smiled. "You know what you need?"
"Enlighten me."
"You need to get laid."
He rolled his eyes.
"Unless…." She grinned. "It's just Seifer who gets you… err…"
"No." Squall shook his head. "It's not."
She nodded.
"It's just err…. Been a while that's all."
"Have you seen him since then?" She asked. "Seifer." She added in case Squall had forgotten who they were talking about.
"No." He looked at the table. "I guess I don't need to spar today."
Fujin rolled her eye. "You can't seriously be thinking about avoiding him? For a start it's never going to work, he knows the code to your dorm room."
"Oh yeah, I'll have to change it." Squall mumbled, mostly to himself.
"And also it's not fair, it's not his fault you wish you could get into his pants."
Squall scowled at her. "I do not."
She smirked at him. "We should go out tonight, get you laid."
"I don't know." Squall looked uncomfortable.
She shook her head. "We're going, just us, I doubt Raijin will be keen to go to a Bi sexual club where he might get hit on by men."
Squall snorted a laugh. "No." He agreed.
She nudged him. "Right come on, teach me something." She pulled the book nearer.
"Huh? Oh yeah." He looked at the book that the were working from.
"I'll come and get you tonight at eight and you'd better be ready to go." She said in her scary voice that she used for first year cadets and Raijin.
"Yes ma'am." He said.
Squall had grabbed the first shirt that came to hand because he really was not looking forward to this. He would find someway to get out of it but how do you say no to Fujin? He had never tried before. He put on the grey drab shirt without even looking at it and started to do the buttons up wrong. His door beeped suddenly like it does when someone has put in the correct door code and it swished open. Only one person knew the code to his door. Squall waited until Seifer appeared in his bedroom doorway. He looked pissed.
"I hear you're going out tonight."
"That's right." Squall had to look away.
"With Fujin."
He nodded.
"Are you dating her?"
Squall blinked. Now that he hadn't expected. "What? No, of course not."
The blonde walked into the room slowly and he stopped when his chest touched Squall's arm. The brunette turned to face him.
"Are you lying to me?"
Seifer really thought that he and Fujin were a couple?
He stared into those green eyes and his hand toyed with the hem on Seifer's shirt. "No." He said. "She wanted to take me out to get laid." He added with a grimace.
Seifer's scowl lessened and then he half smiled. "Really?"
Squall half smiled back. "Really. Apparently I act half dead most of the time and its what I need."
"Huh, well…." He leered at Squall suddenly. "All you need do is ask."
Squall leaned back out of reach and he gave Seifer a look.
The blonde shrugged. "Can't blame a guy for trying." He looked at Squall's shirt for the first time. "That's what you're wearing?"
Squall followed the gaze. "Yeah, what's wrong with it?"
"For a start the buttons are done up wrong."
Squall pulled the garment out in front of him so he could see for himself and then he quickly started to undo them again. Seifer's eyes were on his newly revealed skin.
"And secondly it's a terrible shirt." The blonde walked around him to look in Squall's wardrobe.
"Since when were you an expert?"
"You don't have to be an expert to see that that shirt is hideous and besides…" He turned and winked at Squall. "You're gorgeous and you should wear something… sexy." He turned back to Squall's wardrobe.
Squall looked down at the floor, a blush filling his cheeks at being called gorgeous.
"Aha here we go." Seifer pulled out a black soft shirt that buttoned up with only three buttons leaving the neck open and some skin visible above Squall's belt.
The brunette slipped into it. "I've never worn this, it was a gift for my birthday."
"The gang."
Seifer raised an eyebrow. "Huh, never thought they would have good taste."
Squall scoffed and shook his head. He did the three buttons up and looked down at himself. "I don't know." He touched the bare skin at his collar.
"Well I do." Seifer manoeuvred Squall in front of his full length mirror on the back of his bedroom door.
Squall squirmed in the material, tugging at his arms and shifting it about.
Seifer stood behind him looking over Squall's shoulder. "There, no one will be able to resist you."
"Okay." He agreed doubtfully.
There was a knock at the door. "That will be Fujin." Squall took two steps towards the doors then he glanced back at Seifer who was still looking at him like he never wanted him to leave and was about to drag him into the bedroom.
"I should get the door." He said, while still standing facing the blonde.
Seifer nodded so he turned and headed for the door.
"So the plan is… what? Find some stranger and fuck his or her brains out."
Squall had stopped again when Seifer spoke. "That's the idea."
The blonde didn't say anything else.
"If…. You don't want me to go…." Squall started to say, not sure how to finish the sentence.
The knocking go more insistent. Squall started moving towards it again.
Seifer suddenly walked forward quickly grabbing Squall's arm, pulling him into his arms and kissing him. Squall's hands tightened on Seifer's shoulders as he let the blonde kiss him and then he slowly started to kiss back and his arms wound around Seifer's neck and his hands into his hair. His hands wandered under the shirt that he had just dressed Squall in.
"Squall! I know you're in there!" Fujin yelled through the door. "You promised me and I'm not leaving until you come out."
Seifer broke the kiss and spoke against Squall's lips. "She's not kidding you know." He whispered.
Squall managed to untangle himself for Seifer and turned to finally open the door.
Fujin stood with her hands on her hips. "Took long enough."
"Yeah." He looked embarrassed. "Sorry about that."
"And you're not even dressed yet."
"I am." He defended.
She looked down. "Most of your buttons are still undone."
He followed her gaze to see that she was right. "Ah." He yelped, turning he frowned at Seifer who just grinned at him.
"What are you doing here?" She scowled at Seifer.
"Just visiting."
"Well we're going out."
"Err well…." Squall squirmed.
She started shaking her head. "Oh no you're not getting out of this, I said I'm going to get you laid and that's what I'm going to do."
"Couldn't he stay in and get laid?" Seifer asked.
She frowned. "What?" She then looked down to see that Seifer had entwined his fingers with Squall's, they were holding hands. "Oh." She said and sighed. "I was looking forward to going out too."
"We can still go." Squall said.
Seifer frowned. "What?"
"If Seifer can come too." Squall looked over his shoulder at the blonde.
"Sounds good to me." He agreed.
She smiled again. "Do your buttons up first and then let's go."
"I can't believe you didn't invite me to come with you guys, you know." Raijin sat in the cafeteria the next morning.
"Trust me I wish I had." Fujin said. "All I had to do was sit there and watch those two necking." She shot a look to her left.
Raijin nervously tried to keep his eyes on Fujin. "Do you guys have to do that in here, you know? People are trying to eat."
Seifer managed to detach his lips from Squall's throat for a second. "Huh?"
"Did you hear a word we've been saying?" Fujin asked.
"No." He grinned.
"They said we shouldn't do this here." Squall said from his seat in Seifer's lap.
Quistis and Rinoa were sitting at the nearby table and their eyes looked like they would fall from their head.
Seifer turned and waved at them with a cocky grin.
Squall rolled his eyes. "I think we should go."
"Before we give people a heart attack." He pointed to Rinoa's table.
Seifer scoffed. "So? Who cares?"
Squall stood and took Seifer's hand, tugging on it. "Come on, we'll go to my dorm. I still have-" He glanced at the wall clock. "…An hour before I really should get some work done."
Seifer sighed and waved at his friends, letting Squall pull him out of the cafeteria.
Raijin shared a look with Fujin. "I knew this would happen, you know? We shouldn't have let Squall get this close, now I'll never be able to talk with Seifer without Squall in his lap, you know?"
Fujin shrugged. "They're a new couple that's all, they're get over it just give them… err a year…"
"A year?!" Raijin stared. "I'm not sure I can take it, you know." He held his head his hand and rubbed forehead.
She smiled. "We could always get new friends."
"Really?" Raijin looked interested.
"Yes, I'm sure Quistis and co. would be willing to fill the void that Squall left behind."
Raijin frowned. "That's not funny, you know."
She put on a serious expression. "I'm not kidding."
He studied her carefully. "You're… not?"
She dropped the serious expression and smirked at him.
He sighed. "You're so mean to me, you know." He got up from the table and slunk away.


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Join the innkeepers in the lobby for a complimentary glass of wine and delicious snacks in the afternoon between 4 and 5 PM.
Our Mt. Shasta Restaurant Offers Breakfast & Dinner Dining
Each day in our restaurant we prepare a full breakfast which is included with your stay. Relax with your coffee in the Lobby, then join us in the Dining Room anytime between 8:00 and 9:30 AM for a buffet of fresh homemade Baked Goods and Granola, plus Fresh Fruit and Juice, followed by your choice of breakfast items from our Menu including Eggs your way with Bacon or Sausage, Poached Egg Stacker, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Grand Marnier French Toast.
Afternoon Refreshment
Every afternoon between 4:00 and 5:00 PM, you can join the innkeepers in the Lobby for a complimentary glass of wine and a delicious tidbit from the kitchen. We have a nice Wine List with Wines from around the world and also several Beers.
Dinner is served Thursday through Sunday evenings from 5:30 until 8 PM seasonally at Amethyst, our onsite restaurant. We serve on the Garden Terrace when weather permits and in our Dining Room during inclement weather. Reservations are suggested, especially in the summer. EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 3, Dinner will be served Thursday – Saturday evenings – reservations are still strongly suggested.
We will be serving a Thanksgiving Dinner (Three course dinner – $28 per person plus tax & tip) and a New Year's Eve Dinner (Pricing TBA) in 2013. Reservations are limited – please call ahead if you'd like to join us!
Below is a sample Dinner Menu at our Mt. Shasta Restaurant (as of October 19, 2013):
AMETHYST AT THE McCLOUD HOTEL
Choose one for $5, two for $9 or three for $12
Served with Crackers, Nuts, Fruit and Fig Jam
Cowgirl Creamery- Mt. Tam
Triple-cream made with organic cow's milk, firm yet buttery with a mellow, earthy flavor similar to white mushrooms
Shelburne Farms-Farmhouse Cheddar
Aged for two years, extra sharp
Cypress Grove-Humboldt Fog
Elegant and luscious, this three-week old goat cheese has a thin line of vegetable ash through its creamy, white center.
Point Reyes Original Blue
Aged for six months, creamy and tangy
Goat Cheese Fritters
With Balsamic Glazed Beets and Drizzled with Local Mowat Honey $8
One pound of mussels steamed with butter, garlic and white wine $12
Crab Cake
Our secret recipe of Lump Crabmeat, Scallops and Julienned Sweet Potato with a
Lemon-Garlic Aioli $14
Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded and deep-fried, served with Warm Marinara Dipping Sauce and
Lemon-Garlic Aioli $10
Tomato Soup
Rich and creamy with a pastry crust $8
Beet Salad
Beets, Almonds and Goat Cheese on Greens with Balsamic Dressing $9
Spinach Salad
Baby Spinach, Toasted Walnuts, Crumbled Gorgonzola and
Dried Cranberries with Vinaigrette $9
Chicken Pot Pie
Chunks of Chicken with Potatoes and Vegetables in a Light Chicken Broth
with Herbes de Provence $14
Seared Salmon on a Bed of French Lentils $17
Shaker Pot Roast
Beef Shoulder simmered for hours in homemade Veal Stock, topped with our own Cranberry Sauce and served with a Gorgonzola-Potato Cake $18
Hanger Steak
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Served with Roasted Potato Medley $18
Butternut Squash Raviolis
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We just got home this afternoon, and looked out the window. We figured out there was an eagle in the backyard. Thought he was eating a bird, till we looked closer. He was eating a fish.
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Didn't buy the 3 in 1 connector for 3X12V battery packs into a 36V pack- Can I make it? Is it hard?
I bought a hobby battery, basically, it is three battery packs, each at 12V, and 4200mAh.
So they each have a tamiya connector right. Three female tamiyas for discharge. The thing is my
Crystalyte motor needs one single connector with 36V and 4200mAh. So how do I get this thing going?
I realized that the battery never came with the 3 in one connector. I need to make an adapter for this for 3 of the connectors to come together in series right? Is this hard? How can I do this? So, like connect, black to red, black to red, black to red (pos to neg) for series, then join it up? Do i need to solder?
Say you have 3 connectors for the batteries, A1, A2, and A3. If the positive of A1 is the main positive, and the negative of A3 is the main negative than the - of A1 would connect to + of A2, and the - of A2 would connect to the + of A3.
Hope that explains it. Wear safety glasses, and gloves when connecting the finished connector to the battery. Measure the voltage on the output connector with a digital multimeter connecting the red probe to the positive, and the black probe to the negative (black), to make sure the polarity is right before you plug it into the bike input.
If the polarity is reversed, than the meter will display a - sign (or if the red probe is to negative, and the black probe is to positive).
I have a couple pictures on Electrical Basics covering batteries in electric vehicles which may help understand what Andrew just said. You have it essentially correct.
There are several ways to make the circuit.
One way is to clone what they did in the picture.. another way I've done is to use a terminal block. These have a series of screw terminals, you connect the batteries to individual screw terminals and then jumpers between the terminals to form the connections. But that's a bit bulkier.
It would be better to make a small wiring harness with three tamiya connectors that go to the batteries, ending in one that goes to the controller. It would essentially be a loop of wire.
You can make the 3 to 1 connector. The female and male tamiya connectors can be gotten at radio shack, or you can get some here:
All Electronics Probably at any electronics supplier too.
In my above summary, I forgot to mention that the main positive (from connector A1), and the main negative (from connector A3) would go to the bike input mating SB connector if you still have the SB50 on.
Since your questions are so very basic it inspired me with a thought that we should have a section of the site that offers some outlines or resources to electrical circuit basics.
The first page is: Wire stripping
why not just buy one from batteryspace get it in a couple days
Okay, Ian, we all start somewhere. Maybe snowsurfer wants to learn?
Next: Crimping wire
Soldering is the best way. Heat-shrink tubing is the best insulator to cover the joint after soldering. You can get it at a hardware store, auto parts store, or electronics supplier. Just slip a piece on the wire before soldering, solder the wires, and then move the heat shrink over the exposed area. An electric heat gun, or lighter can be used to shrink it.


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Definition of shish kebab in English:
shish kebab
Line breaks: shish kebabPronunciation: /ˌʃɪʃ kɪˈbab
- A dish of pieces of marinated meat and vegetables cooked and served on skewers.More example sentences
- The most famous dish of Turkish origin is the shish kebab, pieces of lamb grilled on a skewer.
- Only one dish - vegetarian shish kebab - is without meat on the menu.
- Among the entrées, we appreciated the soft white meat on our chicken shish kebab but we wished it had had more zest.
from Turkish şiş kebap, from şiş 'skewer' + kebap 'roast meat'.


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Building Barriers
Photograph by Virginie Nguyen Hoang/AFP/Getty Images
Egypt seems ever more divided between backers of its military-dominated government and supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi. Security forces, in the name of fighting "terrorists" from the Morsi-affiliated Muslim Brotherhood, have killed many hundreds of people. An Egyptian court, meanwhile, this week ordered the release of former president Hosni Mubarak, who was jailed in 2011. In the photo shown here, Egyptian soldiers adjust barbed wire around the Supreme Constitutional Court ahead of planned demonstrations.
Published August 21, 2013
Sacred Ashes
Photograph courtesy of Rex Features via AP Images
This photo shows the charred remains of a church in Egypt, apparently torched by Islamists. Enraged by the military crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood, vigilantes have scapegoated the country's Christian minority, attacking and burning dozens of churches.
Published August 21, 2013
War Footing
Photograph by Khaled Desouki/AFP/Getty Images)
Egyptian flags cover the coffins of 25 policemen killed near the border town of Rafah in the Sinai Peninsula. The attack, carried out by suspected Islamic militants, was the one of the worst in the troubled region for several years.
Published August 21, 2013
Shock and Sorrow
Photograph by Rex Features via AP Images
Amna Ahmad Ali's 27-year-old son Mahmoud was shot dead, apparently by a sniper. She's comforted here by her sister and sister-in-law.
Published August 21, 2013
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Originally posted by excelsior:
You guys are guilty of deception by selecting only a portion of what Martz said. He also said that "I still beleive that Alex Smith is going to be a great quarterback."
Time will tell. What everyone is overlooking is Coach Singletary was giving Clear signals all the way up until this past Monday, that he was undecided on the starting season Q.B. and appeared to be wanting to see one last time in the upcoming Dallas game which Q.B. Hill or Smith would take the bull by the horns and then, like magic, when Singletary discovered on Monday that Alex could not practice this weekdue to a sprained thumb, presto.... Hill is named the season starter.
Bottom Line: Singletary onl;y made the call now, because Alex had a sprained thumb. So the Q.B. race was much , much closer than you think.


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iHub Launch Video
Arriving in the "better late than never" category, is the edited video from the iHub launch from waaaay back in March.
Spot any friends?
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I adore this flutter sleeve top I found downtown in my city. It is the loveliest shade of cream and sits in a very flattering fashion. I belted it over these little shorts, but it looks lovely tucked into some of my high-waisted skirts too. I am actually a huge fan of flutter sleeves in general. I feel they're both flattering and romantic. I'm not sure if I'm dating the era properly, but they remind me of something worn to a 1930's garden party.
I spent the day ducking in and out of classes. High-waisted shorts are so comfortable for a day which involves TOO MUCH SITTING. Also, these nylons lasted me two or three wears and then ran. Augh! I'm still on the hunt for a good pair that don't shred themselves after a day or so. It's not impossible, right?


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Exclusive premiere of a brand new song by Opeth called "The Devil's Orchard" from their upcoming album Heritage at Stereogum.com. If I don't listen to Opeth anymore (since Martin Lopez/Peter Lindgren departures), I still follow the band with interest so I listened to this new song and I have to say that I'm very curious to know how the whole album will sound! This track is just awesome! I guess death metal fans will feel a bit lost or just disappointed but the 70′s prog rock lover I am feel truly glad about this new track. Too bad Martin Lopez is not there, it would have been perfect!! I don't know if it's the main direction of the whole album (I hope so) but I guess my interest for the band will rise again (I love how sound the guitars in this track by the way, nice vintage warm fuzz)… Listen to "The Devil's Orchard" just below :
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their tenth album, "Heritage", on September 20 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was produced by OPETH vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt and was recorded earlier this year at Atlantis studios (formerly Metronome studios) in Stockholm. Mixing duties were handled by Steven Wilson (PORCUPINE TREE) and Åkerfeldt. Longtime collaborator Travis Smith also worked with Åkerfeldt to create, design and execute the album's artwork, which can be seen below – Blabbermouth.net
"Heritage" track listing:
01. Heritage
02. The Devil's Orchard
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04. Slither
05. Nepenthe
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St. Armands Circle continues to be one of Sarasota's most popular tourist destinations. Renowned as a continental marketplace, the Circle is a charming and graceful synthesis of past and present. Choose from a variety of restaurants specializing in everything from burgers and fries to award-winning continental cuisine. Dine on the sidewalk and people-watch with your pooch or enjoy fine dining in a romantic setting. Here you'll find chic boutiques, art galleries and specialty gift shops offering fine jewelry, designer fashions, home accents and the truly unique. Or perhaps your preference leans to more casual wear, fabulous swimwear, trinkets and Florida-themed productd. You'll find it all on St. Armands Circle. When you've had your fill of sun and shopping, relax and be pampered at one of the posh spas or salons, where you'll receive an array of soothing treatments.
"We love the restaurants, galleries, the fine shops that St. Armands Circle has to offer, and the great special events. The circle is what the Florida lifestyle is all about. Where else can you shop all day, stroll to the beach for a world-renowned sunset, and then dine under the stars, all without ever moving your vehicle! We were engaged on the circle 14 years ago, and have been coming back ever since!"
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St. Armands is located just two blocks from the Gulf of Mexico and the beautiful beaches of Lido Key and just south of world famous Longboat Key, one of the premier vacation destinations in all of Florida. Downtown Sarasota is just a short two miles east and can be easily reached by traveling over the John Ringling Causeway and the Intracoastal Waterway. St. Armands Circle was the vision of circus magnate John Ringling, who purchased the island in 1917. Ringling's influence is evident today in the design of streets radiating from the island's hub and the Italian statuary from his personal collection. Planned as a luxury development with custom residences and upscale shopping on a roundabout, St. Armands has become the cosmopolitan shopping area and gathering place he envisioned.
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Recently, Sean Carley and I have been hacking on ParseTree as we play with some static analysis. Sean has started writing up some of our adventure.
Along the way, Sean's become enamored with unit_diff, and I've played a lot more with gdb and grpof than I thought I'd have to when dealing with Ruby.
Hacking Ruby shouldn't mean diving into stuff like this (though
RubyInline does
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case NODE_CASE: add_to_parse_tree(current, node->nd_head, newlines, locals); /* expr */ node = node->nd_body; while (node) { if (nd_type(node) == NODE_WHEN) { /* when */ new_ary = rb_ary_new(); rb_ary_push(current, new_ary); rb_ary_push(new_ary, rb_ary_entry(node_names, nd_type(node))); add_to_parse_tree(new_ary, node->nd_head, newlines, locals); /* args */ if (node->nd_body) { add_to_parse_tree(new_ary, node->nd_body, newlines, locals); /* body */ } else { rb_ary_push(new_ary, Qnil); /* no body */ } node = node->nd_next; } else { add_to_parse_tree(current, node, newlines, locals); break; /* else */ } if (! node) { rb_ary_push(current, Qnil); /* no else */ } } break;
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Knitting as Craft -- Knitting as Philosophy
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A Life in Stitches: Knitting My Way through Love, Loss and Laughter: 20 Pieces
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In these 20 heartfelt essays, Rachael Herron, celebrated romance novelist by day, 911 dispatcher by night, and founder of the hugely popular blog Yarnagogo.com, shows how when life unravels there's always a way to knit it back together again, many times into something even better.
At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much
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Knitting finally takes its rightful place on the spectrum of personal obsessions, alongside golfing, fishing, and gardening. The tangled life of the knitter is the subject of inspired nuttiness in these 300 tongue-in-cheek meditations from the self-proclaimed yarn harlot, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.
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Pieter Schuyler
Pieter Schuyler | |
Painting of Schuyler from between 1710 and 1718 | |
22º Colonial Governor of New York | |
In office 1719–1720 |
Preceded by | General Robert Hunter |
Succeeded by | William Burnet |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 September 1657 ?? |
Died | 19 February 1724 ?? |
Spouse(s) | Engeltie Van Schaick · Maria Van Rensselaer |
Children | (with his first spose) Margarita, Philip, Anna, Gertruj · (with his second spose) Gertruj, Philip, Pieter, Jeremiah |
Residence | Albany, New York |
Occupation | Mayor and colonial administrator of new York |
Pieter Schuyler (17 September 1657 – 19 February 1724) was the first mayor of Albany, New York and the head of the Albany Commissioners for Indian Affairs. He also served as acting Governor of New York in 1709 and from 1719 – 1720. Pieter Schuyler was born in 1657 in Beverwyck, New Netherland, the son of Philip Pieterse Schuyler and Margarita Van Slichtenhorst.
He was the commander of the British forces during King William's War, at the Battle of La Prairie.
Marriage and children[edit]
Pieter Schuyler was married twice.
His children with his first wife Engeltie Van Schaick (died 1689):
Name | Birth | Notes |
Margarita | 1682 | married Robert Livingston the Younger. |
Philip | 1684 | died young. |
Anna | 1686 | died in childhood. |
Gertruj | 1689 | died young. |
His children with his second wife Maria Van Rensselaer:
Name | Birth | Notes |
Gertruj | 1694 | married Johannes Lansing. |
Philip | 1696 | married Margarita Schyuler. |
Pieter | 1698 | twin, married Catherine Groesbeck. |
Jeremiah | 1698 | twin, married Susanna Bayeux. |
Their many Schuyler children established the family name and the Schuyler Mansion in Albany. They were closely related with the great family patroons of New York, the Van Cortlandts and :
- Pieter's sister Gertrude was the wife of Mayor of New York Stephanus Van Cortlandt
- Pieter's sister Alida was the wife, first, of Nicholas van Rensselaer and, second, of Robert Livingston.
- The father of Pieter Schuyler's second wife Maria was Jeremias Van Rensselaer.
- A son of Jeremias and a brother of Maria was Hendrick Van Rensselaer whose wife Catherina was the sister of the mayor of Albany Pieter Van Brugh. (Catherina Van Brugh was the great-grandmother of Continental General Peter Gansevoort — the grandfather of author Herman Melville. Peter Gansevoort was married to Catherina — sister of Continental General Goose Van Schaick. Catherine & Gose were the children of Albany mayor Sybrant Van Schaick).
- Pieter Schuyler third son's granddaughter married Col. Philip Kiliaen van Rensselaer of "Cherry Hill" in Albany (Philip was a great-grandson of Jeremias Van Rensselaer).
- Two great-grandsons of Pieter Schuyler and Maria Van Rensselaer were Richard Livingston and Colonel James Livingston (American Revolution).
Other relatives:
- Pieter Schuyler's great nephew was Continental General Philip Schuyler whose cousin Hester Schuyler married General William Colfax-the grandparents of Congressman and Vice President Schuyler Colfax who married a niece of Senator Benjamin Franklin Wade and who was related to Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes; see link on Schuyler Colfax to Dudley-Winthrop family.
- Philip Schuyler's sister was married to Director General of the Military Hospitals of the Continental Army Dr. John Cochran (military physician). They were the grandparents of US General/Congressman John Cochran (general).
- Philip Schuyler's daughter Elizabeth Schuyler married Alexander Hamilton. They were the grandparents of Union General Schuyler Hamilton.
- Pieter Schuyler by Stefan Bielinski, New York State Museum
- Van Rensselaer/Schuyler genealogy-for reference only
- Colonel Walter A. Vansselaer-great-grandson of Philip Van Rensselaer-for reference only
- The Schuyler House and Family, Albany NY, New York State Museum
Government offices | ||
Preceded by Baron Lovelace |
Governor of the Province of New York (acting) 1708-09 |
Succeeded by Richard Ingoldesby |
Preceded by Robert Hunter |
Governor of the Province of New York (acting) 1719-20 |
Succeeded by William Burnet |


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This backpack is slim/narrow. I couldn't even put my 15" Macbook inside this pack. I have used it once for a weekend trip and it's got enough room for a few days worth of clothes. The pockets on the top lid (on the outside & inside of the lid) are good for small electronics & toiletries. The side pockets are good for water bottles or anything else you may have to carry. It's got a very minimalist design and looks really sleek. Like it so far, but haven't used it enough to determine it's durability.
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I haven't carried this pack a long way yet, but I do love how the long frame fits my long back . Its sweet one to carry. Wish it had a few more pockets, but I got for %50 off so it was a steal of a deal. Great pack.
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I use this pack to carry most of my climbing gear. Lots of pockets and great design. Solid pack.
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Very comfortable pack. I like how it is tall and slim: it helps to balance the load. Given the design, I find I don't really need to use the compression cord much. Since there are not a lot of compartments, it seems like all 25 liters is usable. I just put small items in a stuff sack and put it in the main compartment. There's a handy patch pocket in the main compartment, large enough for a hat and gloves. The reactive suspension is also a plus, and a feature I have come to appreciate. I haven't had it in a heavy rain yet, but the coating looks like it will be fairly resistant.If REI had stocked this in the showroom, I would have bought it sooner at full price. At this closeout price, it's a terrific deal.
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The bulk of this collection contains correspondence, financial records and printed ephemera documenting the activities of Once In A Blue Moon Productions, a production company and women's collective located in Los Angeles, California. The materials document Blue Moon's activities and operations from 1977 to 1980. Information about musicians who collaborated with Blue Moon--Woody Simmons, Joanna Cazden, Willie Tyson, Julie James, and Alix Dobkin--is included in the form of typed biographies, clippings, and correspondence. - ONE Archives gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender manuscripts collection (Coll2012.175)
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The administrative, service, and event records of ONE in Long Beach Incorporated, 1986-2009. Alternately referred to as The Center/Long Beach, the Long Beach Gay and Lesbian Center, or the Gay and Lesbian Center of Greater Long Beach, the organization provides advocacy, health, legal, and social services to the LGBT community in the Long Beach area. - ONE Incorporated records (Coll2011.001)
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The collection documents the board, staff, and committee activities; event planning and operations; outreach, marketing, and merchandising; fundraising; volunteer operations; financial management; collaborations; and general administration for Outfest, the Los Angeles lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film festival, 1986-2011. Over the three decades from its founding in 1982, Outfest has showcased thousands of films from around the world, educated and mentored hundreds of emerging filmmakers, and protected more than 20,000 LGBT films and videos. - Outland (George E.) USC Trojans football scrapbook (5276)
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While most people enjoy the change in weather that the transition into spring brings, there are those who find this a stressful time because warm weather means more time spent at the beach, which means it's time to get that "beach body." For college students, this can be even more stressful because their schedules are so busy that exercising is their last concern. There are many ways, however that you can get that beach body in time for Spring Break and summer vacation.
The first step towards getting that beach body is to make time in your schedule to work out. It's easy to fall into the belief that you, "don't have enough time" in your life to work out because of your schedule. According to Dr. Edward Laskowski from the Mayo Clinic, most adults should get 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, along with strength training at least twice a week. Make time each day throughout the week, and you will find it very easy to complete at least 150 minutes of exercise a week.
The second step is to find exercises you enjoy doing. Not everybody likes to go to the weight room or run on the treadmill, and that's fine. There are plenty of exercises you can do that will give you the same results. If you don't like working out in public, you can always work out in the comfort of your dorm room. If you choose to work out in your dorm room, there are exercise programs, such as P90X.
If you don't know how to design your own workout or you're looking for something new, you can check out the different classes that are offered on campus. There are many student-led exercise programs available every week in Lund Center, and new members are welcome.
If you're opposed to working out at Lund because you don't like the weight room or the cardio room, then design an outdoor workout. Take advantage of the warm weather while you can and spend time outdoors. There are plenty of things to do outside, such as walking, running, biking, long-boarding, playing games against friends, etc. Another benefit to working out outside rather than in Lund is you can get a headstart on your summer tan.
If you are somebody who doesn't want to work out alone, then find a friend or group of friends to work out with and it will help you stay on track and motivated. Working out with others who share similar goals can be a serious motivational boost and make your workouts a lot of fun. If your friend is more active than you, they can help you design a work out plan that will push you while keeping in mind your strengths and weaknesses. In general, there are many benefits to working out with someone, so consider finding a friend or a group of friends to work out with during the week.
Finally, the most important step in achieving that beach body is to have the mental toughness to get the job done. Achieving that beach body you can be proud of will be difficult and it's up to you to work hard to be successful. It all starts with the right mindset, which is keeping a positive attitude and staying motivated to work out.
There will be days when you'll be too tired from classes or sore from the last workout. While it is important to keep your physical health in mind, it's also important to understand the difference between being injured and being sore. You also have to realize that you may not see results right away. Stay patient and positive and eventually the results will come.
All great things come with hard work, so work hard for that beach body and your hard work will show, especially when you're at the beach on those sunny summer days.