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VIDEO: Revealed – how NASA avoided a mid-space collision with a Russian spy satellite
Scientists at NASA have revealed how one of their spacecraft came within a few hundred feet of a catastrophic collision with a defunct Soviet-era spy satellite last month.
The NASA craft, the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, was on the same trajectory as Cosmos 1805 – and the two craft were closing at a combined speed of 27,000 miles per hour. On the morning of March 29 this year, NASA scientist Julie McEnery received an email warning her of the approaching collision, which would have resulted in an explosion releasing the equivalent of energy from two and a half tons of high explosive.
"My immediate reaction was, 'Whoa, this is different from anything we've seen before!'" McEnery recalled at nasa.gov.
Calculations showed that on April 4 the craft would, with luck, pass within 700 feet of each other and for 30 milliseconds, they'd occupy precisely the same area of space. Despite there being lots of satellites and other space junk orbiting the earth, spacecraft usually do not get anywhere near as close to each other.
Scientists learned to their cost in 2009 that they had to treat near approaches with extreme caution, after another defunct Russian satellite, Cosmos 2251 smashed into a communications satellite, Iridium 33. NASA only realized that their worst fears had come true when they started to track clouds of debris floating away from the collision site. It was the first recorded satellite to satellite collision.
In what NASA described as the equivalent of orbital air traffic control, McEnery and colleagues fired Fermi's thrusters to take the craft out of harm's way. The telescope maps the highest-energy light in the universe.
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Exhibition Henry van de Velde. Letters of architects at the KBR in Brussels – from 26 September to 30 November 2013
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Henry van de Velde's birth, the Bibliothèque royale de Belgique (Royal Library of Belgium), the Centrum Vlaamse architectuurarchieven (Flamish Center of architecture archives) and the Archives & Musée de la Littérature (Archives and Museum of Litterature) pay tribute to this great architect through an exhibition devoted to his correspondence.
The exhibition "Henry van de Velde. Letters of architects" let us enter into the intimacy of friendships built up by this great Belgian in this world of international architecture. It covers his "second Belgian period" and the last years of his life, spent in Switzerland, from 1926 to 1957.
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on Mar 12, 2012 at 11:56 am
People are starving. Children go to bed hungry and malnourished. The schools have to cut valuable programs. Seniors are being kicked under the bus. But these HSR clowns continue their effort to enrich themselves at taxpayer expense via a project that will never ever pay for itself, a project of absolutely no use whatsoever other than enriching a few well-connected THIEVES.
Kill this thing and recover the moneys already wasted on "consultants."
on Mar 12, 2012 at 1:49 pm
What he said above.
on Mar 12, 2012 at 2:16 pm
This will become California's "train to nowhere".
on Mar 12, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Repeat above as necessary.
on Mar 12, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Ditto to what Old Ben
on Mar 12, 2012 at 2:48 pm
on Mar 12, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Well said Ben!!!!!!!
The clowns in office won't let this rest.
on Mar 13, 2012 at 8:18 am
Clear disconnection between finding the 'government money' windfall and remembering where those dollars came from. As if it just magically appears!
on Mar 13, 2012 at 2:40 pm
As for childern going hungry and going to sleep without a home, this must be addressed, a long term fix must be placed. We must look at the cause. Seniors, schools and food programs have suffered cut backs, yet costs have gone up. If we don't get HSR we will still have problems with childern going hungry, homeless, seniors being tossed under the bus, schools getting their funds cut back. So what will be done 10 years from now that shold have been done 20 years ago.
on Mar 13, 2012 at 10:54 pm
The only people promoting this ridiculous open scam are the ones getting money from it, and they won't shut up about it. They aren't content with what they've gotten away with stealing: they must have MORE. We are living in the midst of the greatest convergence of stupidity and greed that the world has ever seen.
on Mar 14, 2012 at 6:57 am
Old Ben nails it again. What he said.
on Mar 14, 2012 at 12:29 pm
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Old Ben and everyone else. If you are so against this and see the rationale for all of this to stop, lets get a referendum on the ballot to stop Prop 1A this year. If you want to stop CalTrain, lets put a ballot initiative up there to delete their board and to give the corridor over to BART. Bart is a success where CalTrain is a killer, an asthma driven mass transit system for the few, and a failure. BART has a fabulous safety record, keeps on time, and is willing to put the train in a trench and can. The electrification of CalTrain is merely a go around to the CHSRA and its EIR requirements. Shae on those politicians who huckster this "blended system". It is nothing but the status quo of lack of safety, there will be many more deaths along the corridor as frequency goes up. BART has no deaths because it mitigates the safety very well. It is just a matter of time when a car gets into an accident and careens onto the tracks below just like what happened in Germany recently. A covered trench design mitigates that.
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Lorene E. Schafer, 84, of Pana died Friday, December 28, 2012 in Heritage Health-Pana.
She was born November 8, 1928 in Pana, the daughter of John & Odile Goethuys Kramer. She was a graduate of Pana Township High School class of 1947.
Lorene Kramer and John L. Schafer were united in marriage on December 18, 1947. For over 60 years she worked side by side with her husband Jack operating the family farm, and living all of their married life in the same house northwest of Pana. She enjoyed fishing and working with her flowers and was a member of United in Faith Church, Pana and Pana Ladies Elks.
Lorene is survived by her children: Louis "Mike" Schafer & wife Gayle, Pana, IL; Sharon R. Nelson-Long & husband Marshall, Lehigh Acres, Florida; Raymond S. Schafer & wife Kay, Holmen, WI; 4 grandchildren: Aaron Schafer & wife Sue, Owaneco, Kelly Williams and friend Aaron Barringer, Paxton, Kyle Schafer, Minnesota, Cori Schafer Wisconsin; and by 3 great grandchildren: Eric & Elizabeth Schafer and Marissa Williams.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband on March 24, 2012.
Memorials may be made to United in Faith Church, P. O. Box 78, 609 Fairgrounds Road, Pana, IL 62557.
Funeral services will be Sunday, December 30, 2012 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Marilyn Rauch officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Pana. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
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Gang War Rages On
Edward J. "Jellyroll" Hogan, Jr. and his brother James headed the Hogan Gang. "Jellyroll" was one of six sons born to St. Louis Police Officer Edward J. Hogan Sr. "Jellyroll," born in 1886, like Thomas Egan, was involved in the political affairs of the city. He was elected to the legislature in 1916 as a state representative. After surviving the bootleg wars in St. Louis, Hogan continued in politics. In the 1930s, it was disclosed that one of Hogan's legislative clerks on the state payroll was a St. Louis brewery worker who found it "unnecessary" to travel to the capital, Jefferson City, even once during the 1937 legislative session.
In March 1923, the Rats tried to ambush Edward "Jellyroll" Hogan and Humbert Costello as they were driving on Grand Blvd. Two of the shooters, Rat gunmen Elmer Runge and Isadore Londe, were arrested and Hogan was brought to police headquarters to identify them.
"I'll identify them, all right," Hogan snapped at police. "I'll identify them with a shotgun."
Humbert Costello was known as the muscle in the Hogan Gang and was a suspect in several shootings. He was later convicted of a jewelry store robbery and sentenced to 25 years in prison. After 12 years he was able to obtain a pardon with Hogan's help. However, upon release, federal agents were waiting with deportation papers. After a long legal battle, Costello was finally deported in 1937.
Rat Gang members and Hogan hoodlums next staged a wild shootout on Lindell Boulevard. Although no one was injured, the public again was incensed. Commenting on the public's outrage over the violence, Colbeck told reporters, "We are not insensitive to the fact that the public is aroused over what the newspapers have consistently characterized as the violence attending the fights between the Hogan and Egan factions. Our men are not trying to disturb peaceful citizens and it is unfair every time violence occurs in St. Louis to attribute it to myself, my men or the rival gang."
In April 1923, with Philip Brockman, president of the Board of Police Commissioners, and Father Timothy Dempsey acting as mediators, Colbeck and "Jellyroll" Hogan agreed to peace terms. The truce lasted a few months before Rat gunmen opened up on a crowd, trying to kill James Hogan. They missed and two innocent men were killed. One, William McGee, was a state representative. Colbeck, who expressed shock about the shooting when police questioned him, blamed the incident on "boyish high spirits."
"I know three of the boys were full of moonshine and were riding around in a big touring car," Colbeck said. "They might have seen Hogan in the crowd at Jefferson and Cass and maybe took a few shots at him for fun."
By this time, Colbeck had other matters besides the continuing gang war to worry about. On April 2, 1923, Egan's Rats gunmen hijacked $2.4 million in negotiable bonds from a mail truck at Fourth and Locust Streets. The following month they struck again, getting $55,000 in cash from the Staunton, Illinois postmaster. Egan's Rats members had teamed up with members of the Cuckoos to pull off these robberies. However, when police began questioning Rat members, one of them ratted.
With Ray Rennard testifying for the government against his former Rat associates Colbeck, David "Chippy" Robinson, Oliver Dougherty, Louis "Red" Smith, Charles "Red" Lanham, Frank Hackenthal, Gus Dietmeyer, Frank "Cotton" Eppelshelmer, Steve Ryan, and Cuckoo Gang members Roy Tipton, Leo Cronin, and Rudolph "Featheredge" Schmidt all were found guilty and sentenced to terms of 25 years in Leavenworth.
Colbeck was released after 16 years in prison. He tried to get back into the rackets, but his comeback was short lived. On February 17, 1943, Colbeck was returning home at 10:30 p.m. After crossing the McKinley Bridge, a car pulled alongside his at Ninth and Destrehan Streets. A man with a Thompson opened up on Colbeck putting half a dozen slugs into him. At the age of 58, Colbeck's career was over.
After leaving prison in the early 1940s, Louis C. "Red" Smith was convicted of income tax evasion in 1955. He was fined $2,000 and sentenced to a year in jail. Authorities named Smith as having been involved in the Capone syndicate's attempted take over of the race wire service. Although questioned in several murders, Smith was never charged. He died of heart disease in September 1959.
Steve Ryan was released from Leavenworth on January 1, 1941. In 1944, he and David Robinson were arrested after a mysterious shooting that took place at the Club Royal, a gambling casino near Belleville, Illinois. Ryan then filed a petition seeking an injunction to halt alleged police persecution claiming to be arrested on many occasions without cause. The detainments, he claimed, lasted from 20 hours to as long as three days. Later in 1944, Ryan and Robinson were again arrested after the murders of Harley Grizzell and Norman Farr on the city's East Side. Still later, the two were questioned in the murder of a union boss and his driver. On trial in 1946, for extorting $10,000 from a building contractor, a grand jury said there was not enough evidence to indict them. Ryan, one of the last living members of the Egan's Rats, died on May 3, 1965 after a heart attack.
The St. Louis Egan's Rats, for all intents and purposes, ceased to be an organized crime power after the imprisonment of most of its members for the 1923 robberies. Two former Rat members would gain notoriety in later years. In 1929, Fred "Killer" Burke participated in the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre. On December 14, 1929, Burke murdered police officer Charles Shelby after a minor automobile accident. Burke fled leaving his car behind. The ensuing investigation turned up a machine gun that ballistics experts tied to both the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and the murder of Frank Yale in New York City in 1928. Burke was later convicted of the policeman's murder and sentenced to life in prison. He died of a heart attack in July 1940.
The other ex-Rat to gain notoriety was Leo Vincent Brothers who was convicted of the murder of Chicago Tribune reporter Jake Lingle in June 1930. Many believe Brothers was paid to take the fall for the killing. He received the minimum sentence for the murder and served only eight years. He died of natural causes in 1951.
In 1941, Hogan was part of the Democratic effort to prevent St. Louis Republican and Governor-Elect Forrest C. Donnell from taking office by demanding a recount. The effort failed. Hogan remained in Democratic politics for 50 years, serving five terms in the state house and four terms in the state senate. In 1960, Hogan retired after being defeated by Theodore McNeal, the first black man to be elected to the Missouri State Senate. In addition to his political position, Hogan was a business agent for a soft drink bottlers' union. Hogan died at the age of 77 in 1963 after a short illness.


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WORCESTER Wolves are determined to make up for last year's British Basketball League Trophy heartache by reaching the final this time around.
The University Arena side, who have never played in a major final, have been drawn against defending champions Sheffield Sharks in the two-legged semi-finals following their 86-73 win at Newcastle Eagles.
Twelve months ago, current Championship leaders Wolves missed out on the final after losing by just seven points to Leicester Riders on aggregate.
Now they are focused on making sure history doesn't repeat itself when they face the Sharks.
Director of basketball Paul James said: "One of the things I wanted to do when I came here was to get to finals and to do that you have got to get to semi-finals.
"We beat Newcastle last year at the same stage but drew Leicester in the semis and missed out narrowly on aggregate.
"I am delighted that we have been able to come back again and give ourselves another opportunity."
The first leg will take place at Sheffield's English Institute of Sport base on Friday, March 7, with the return at the University Arena on Wednesday, March 12 (7.30pm).
The Championship match between the sides, which was originally scheduled for March 7 at the EIS, will now be rearranged.
Both Trophy matches needed to be played before Sunday, March 16, the same weekend as Worcester hope to be involved in the British Universities and Colleges Sport quarter-finals and semi-finals.
"The BUCS is a very important competition for us and we want to give ourselves a good chance in both," James said.
Worcester's quarter-final triumph at Newcastle, who they host in the Championship on Friday, coupled with the 117-60 thrashing of Birmingham Knights, extended their winning streak to 14 matches in all competitions.
Jamal Williams was the star of the show against the Eagles, scoring 23 points, and Stefan Djukic hit 30 against the Knights, while centre Andreas Schreiber missed both games through illness.
"I thought it was a really solid performance from us against Newcastle," James said. "It was a game between two teams in form but we proved to have a little bit more than they did.
"We were without Andreas through sickness so it shows the strength that we have got in our team."
He continued: "It was comfortable against Birmingham but we treated them as though we were playing Newcastle or Sheffield and showed them the same respect.
"I thought it was an extremely professional performance."
The other trophy semi-final is between Glasgow Rocks and Cheshire Phoenix, with the final due to be held at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on Sunday, March 30.
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Things got a lot tighter at the top of the Premier Division as Hailey held leaders Ducklington to a 1-1 home draw, writes ANTHONY BARLOW.
Luke Manning netted for the hosts, with Jack Morton on target for Ducklington.
Goals from Ian Sparkes, Chris Bowles, Shaun Rayfield, David Craig and Chris Hirons put West Witney level on points at the top on goal difference after beating Hanborough 5-2 at home.
Mark Stinchcombe and Aston Leach replied for the visitors.
Charlbury missed the chance to get among the leading pack as they were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Chadlington.
Craig McCallum and Dan Bott scored for the hosts, but a brace from Steve Hunt for Chad levelled it up.
Chipping Norton beat Witney Royals 2-0 at home, with goals from Kieran Watts and Reece Bayliss.
Carterton won 2-1 at Minster Lovell.
Martin Bull scored for the hosts, but Chris MacNeil and Dan Stanley earned all three points for the visitors.
Brize Norton took over at the top of Division 1 after thrashing Freeland 7-0 at home.
Rob Marsh and Matt Howard each bagged a brace, with Dan Frizell, Bartek Lachowicz and Pawel Bronk also on the mark.
Morning leaders Hailey Res went down to a 3-0 defeat at North Leigh.
Josh Russell, Darren Tasker and Justin Timms were on target.
Hanborough Res stayed at the foot of the table and still without a win as they lost 4-0 at home to Kingham. All the goals came in the first half with Darryl Middleton, Ash Thornton, Liam Barnes and Gareth Price doing the damage.
FC Nomads let slip a 2-0 lead as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Eynsham SSC.
Strikes from Darren Craig and Nial Lynch appeared to put Nomads in control.
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Combe moved to within a point of Division 2 leaders FC Hollybush with an 8-1 home hammering of Milton.
Simon Gale scored a hat-trick, with Peter Searle (2), Roger Moss, Ethan Penny and Dan Keitley all finding the target.
Dan Hooton replied with a penalty.
FC Hollybush could only draw 1-1 at home to second-placed Kirtlington.
Callum Emmet scored for the hosts, with Lee Keyes replying for the table-toppers.
Witney Wanderers edged closer to the top after a 3-0 win at AC Finstock.
Sam King, Daryl Johns and James Basson all scored for the visitors.
Carterton Rangers ran out 6-2 winners over Ducklington Res.
Jordan Walker and Jason Hirsch-field scored for the hosts, but a Chris Balfe treble alone was enough for the points.
However, Billy Hales and brothers James and Jon Dover all added to the scoreline.
Struggling Witney Royals Res picked up their first points of the season after ten attempts with a 4-2 home success against Bampton Town.
Richard Simms (2), Mikey Piper and Will Heys, returning from a broken wrist, were all on the scoresheet.
Ollie Hawkins and Matty Lee netted for the visitors.
Wootton demolished Charlbury Town Res 12-0 at home in Division 3.
The visitors were reduced to ten players after ten minutes because of injury.
Mark Rawlings led from the front for the hosts with a four-timer.
Charlie Brough and Dave Oliver weighed in with a hat-trick, with Kenny Rawlings and Graham Berry were their other marksmen.
Leaders Carterton Town B narrowly edged their home match with Brize Norton Res with a 4-3 victory.
Dan Sollis scored a treble for the hosts with Ryan Healing getting the other.
Rob Brown, Paul Winch, and Stu Read's goals for Brize were in vain.
Second-placed Minster Lovell Res lost ground on the leaders after losing 3-1 at Spartan Rangers Res.
Spartan, who moved third on goal difference as a result, scored through Steve Wright (2) and Ben Allen. Paul Wiggins replied for Minster.
Chipping Norton Town Res triumphed 4-3 at Kingham Res, with Dan Grimes, Justin Morgan, Sam Philpott and Chris Byford doing the damage.
Josh Hornsby, Ryan Barros and Ted Rob hit back for the home side.
KEVIN Davies scored a treble on his debut as FC Hollybush sent high-flying visitors Corinthians crashing to a 7-2 defeat.
Trailing go an early goal from Dan Smith, the hosts hit back through Davies's hat-trick and a brace apiece from Dan Bilton and Doug Mulvihill.
Frank Webb (2) replied for the shell-shocked visitors.
Tower Hill returned to the top with a 5-0 home win against third-placed Spartan Rangers A.
Jamie Goodwin picked up another two, with Adam Bolley, Ian Wright and Connor Tinsley also on target.
Aston Res look to get their promotion run back on track with a 4-2 win over Wootton Res.
Phil Isle (2), Phil Caswell and Dan Isherwood scored for Aston with Dean Waskewski netting a double for the visitors.
Wychwood Forest hammered Milton Res 4-1 at home.
Scott Read, Damien Kesuski, Ben Powell and Tom Nicholson were all on target for the hosts with Andy Barnes scoring Milton's consolation.
The points were shared as Chadlington Res and Bampton United Res drew 1-1. Jordan Godfrey and Dan Penthead scored respectively for Chad and Bampton.
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Parenting Guru: Top 10 Reasons Why Teens Are More Terrible Than the "Terrible Twos"There are so many articles and books about the terrible twos. They convince us parents that once (if) we survive those toddler years, the rest is gravy. Well, guess what? The twos are a piece of cake compared to the teens. Here are 10 reasons why:
Parenting Guru: The Bank of Mom is Now Closed!When my children were growing up, I focused on skill-building in lots of ways. Unfortunately, I didn't pay enough attention to financial skills, and now I'm paying the price for that oversight.
Parenting Guru: Pangs of the Empty NestWe all know our children will leave the home eventually. But the empty nest still hits hard, and we feel the daily absence of our children keenly. It's helpful to trust what we've done and know that they'll still reach out to us when they need us.
Parenting Guru: Holidays and grief: Tips for getting through the seasonHolidays can be joyful, but they can also highlight the pain of a loved one we have lost. Parents can help their children cope around the holiday season by balancing grief with finding a "new normal" together.
Parenting Guru: November is NED month for me!Cancer anniversaries are a reminder of what's important in life: friends, family, neighbors, community. There is no better time than Thanksgiving to show gratitude to our support systems.
Parenting Guru: Trick-or-treating is not for everyone!Beware, parents of youngsters: Halloween is not for All Souls, after all. A child's age and temperament may determine whether the night is terrific -- or terrible.
Parenting Guru: An Open Letter to My TeenagerParenting a teenager is a tough job. Neither side 'understands' the other, so conflict is inevitable. Sometimes it helps to think about the other's perspective...
Parenting Guru: We are a family fitness failure!It's not from lack of trying, but our family has never quite managed to pull together a family fitness routine. At least not all together. Sometimes the kids will play tennis on their own, but it's tough to find one activity that all of us will enjoy.Also published on:
Parenting Guru: Traveling solo with kids - Do's and don'tsTraveling as the only adult with infants, toddlers and young children is stressful. Here are some tips that will minimize stress and maximize the chance of a smooth trip. Whether you are traveling by boat, train, bus or plane, preparation is the key!Also published on:
Parenting Guru: Is your child's summer reading list fantasy-filled?While there's much to be said for the imagination-filled books of JK Rowling and Stephenie Meyer, non-fiction can introduce your child to new worlds as well. Try adding a biography to this summer's reading list -- and read along!
Parenting Guru: Can your nanny be a friend?Motherhood is a tough job to begin with. It's even tougher when you have to negotiate your childrearing with another caregiver who isn't a parent. But done successfully, childcare can be a true gift -- to you and your kids.
Parenting Guru: Parents Ruin Easter Egg Hunt for Kids!Parents are going overboard by behaving badly in public. To make matters worse, they justify their actions by saying they were doing it "for their kids". Is this the latest example of helicopter parenting?
Parenting Guru: Sore loser? Not my kid!No one wants to lose. But everybody does, sometimes. Here are four ways for parents to help their child become a graceful loser and strive to be a better teammate.
Parenting Guru: And they call it puppy love…This is a lovey story. Children carry "loveys" from place to place to remind them of home. Stuffed animals, blankets, dolls -- all of these objects provide comfort and make young children feel safe.
Parenting Guru: Twins... together and apartTwin relationships are uniquely special. There's a closeness, a bond, that exists which is present while they are awake and, even, while they sleep. As a parent, to witness our children grow older and apart can be painful, but also reassuring.Also published on:
Parenting Guru: It's Not the Bling, It's the Feeling that Matters This Holiday SeasonMy mantra is that a gift from the heart is the gift that keeps on giving. So for this holiday season, consider putting away the credit card and put on your thinking cap. I'm sure you'll be able to come up with a simple gift for loved ones.
Why Parents Shouldn't Hide Bad NewsTalking about death to young children is an art, not a science. But there are definite do's and don'ts to the conversation, according to experts in the field. Here's what I've learned.
Parenting Guru: Ode to Summer Travel...being over!Our family has a reputation for complex travel stories. Rarely do things go smoothly. If there's any chance of delays, lost luggage or acts of God, we are there. Right smack in the middle of things. Case in point: our latest 3 generation family reunion trip last month.Could we have a stress-free dep
Parenting Guru: 5 things I hope my teenage children will do (that I haven't done)Hmm...it's a hot, lazy summer day and I'm feeling a little nostalgic. My kids are growing up WAY too fast, and are now 17. I remember that age so vividly. The world seemed full of possibilities in some ways, yet claustrophobic in others. I was full of my own and others' expectations. In the years si
Parenting Guru: Anxious about Camp? Tips you can use.Look, camp can be stressful. It's supposed to be great, but it's not always fun for everyone. Sometimes it's the child who's nervous, but other times, if we're honest, it can be our own parental anxiety on display. So if either you or your young child are anxious, an overnight summer camp experience
Parenting Guru: To Be Online or Not to Be Online...That's No Longer the QuestionOur family's wireless service has been down for 48 hours. I don't know whether I'm more anxious or relieved. Nope, definitely more anxious. Not because I can't access Facebook, mind you. My concerns stem from how disconnected from school my kids and I are if we're offline. I guess I hadn't realized
Parenting Guru: Flying SoloEvery time someone mentions they are going to Orlando with their young kids, I cringe. Not because I have anything against Disneyworld. No, I shudder at the "O" word because it evokes one of my most stressful parenting travel memories. It's now been so long that I can laugh about it, but at the time
Parenting Guru: Can you hear me now, Tooth Fairy?In the top drawer of my carved mahogany jewelry box, buried amongst the once-trendy necklaces and the lonely single earrings rests a cheap, green plastic container. Once opened, it reveals an unusual treasure: one of my son's baby teeth. He happened upon it a few years ago, when I was sorting throug
Parenting Guru: A Wish List for My SonsDreams, to me, are weightless. Impossible to touch, they seem unfocused and unattainable. So when I imagine my sons' futures, I think in terms of aspirations. Aspirations are within our grasp. When we aspire to something, we can see progress as we bring our goals to life. So, what aspirations do I h
Parenting Guru: 10 little things I love about my post-cancer life!Having a cancer diagnosis is life-changing. No surprise there. What I didn't anticipate, however, is when the shock of the diagnosis-treatment phase shifts to wait-and-see recovery mode. That's when your appreciation for little things really kicks in. It reminds me of when I first donned a pair of e
Parenting Guru: O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree...[Editor's note: This month, Shine Parenting Gurus are sharing their tips on how they get through the holiday season without losing their wits and patience. Have a tip to add? Join in!]
Parenting Guru: Thanksgiving, grace and cranberries"Grace isn't a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It's a way to live. "--Dwight L. Moody
Parenting Guru: Why we've started apologizing with humorMost of my rapidly graying hair stems from conflicts with my teenage sons. You see, we have a hard time admitting when we're wrong. My kids are genetically doomed, after all. With an Irish mom and a Cuban dad - we call ourselves Cubish - there's no shortage of temper or stubbornness in our home. I g


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PEORIA, Ill.-- One day after the Illinois House approves a concealed carry plan, there is a new place for gun owners to get their hands on equipment.
Gander Mountain is celebrating the grand opening of its Firearms Super store in Peoria this weekend.
It is the first in the state and sells new and used firearms, accessories, ammunition and security.
Friday, Illinois House lawmakers passed a plan that would issue a five-year license to carry a concealed firearm to anyone who meets the qualifications including a training course.
Governor Pat Quinn is against the measure because it would also automatically repeal local public safety ordinances, including Chicago's assault weapons ban.
Illinois is under pressure to enact a concealed carry law by June 9th.
The store manager Mike Whetstone declined to comment on the issue but says this store is what people were asking for.
Whetstone said, "We've changed our format and our customers have asked for a larger selection of our product we now offer for a long time. The response has been great and people like the change."
Gander Mountain has launched a campaign along with the opening: 'With Rights Comes Responsibility.'
It encourages owners to keep firearms out of the hands of under-aged, untrained and unauthorized individuals.


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Photos of Fergie and Josh Duhamel on Their Wedding Night
Fergie and Josh's Intimate Wedding Photos — Cute or TMI?
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Fergie and Josh Duhamel were photographed for Elle on their wedding night in these black and white shots. We're all for getting the inside scoop on their big day, but these pictures seem more private than the average celebrity wedding photos, including the set they already released. So tell us what you think — are these photos cute or TMI?
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Renees3 5 years
Uhm what? Track marks in her face? No one shoots in their face. Arms, Legs etc, but not face. Dug addiction can do many things to your body (bad teeth, thinning hair, premature wrinkles etc) but I think it's more important to appluad her for coming out of it on top. I think the pictures are beautiful, it's obviously a photoshoot not their actual wedding night.
kastarte2 5 years
This seems to be intrusive and completely staged at the same time. Strange.
Cuppitycake 5 years
I like them both...but Fergie seriously needs some fillers to get rid of those track marks on her face from all her past herion use. If you look at pics of her from when she was in Wild Orchid...it's like, night and day! That's what substance abuse will do to your mug!
SKC-Sparkle 5 years
Beautiful photographs, but the bed pics should have stayed private!
Happsmjc 5 years
Never ever in my life have I seen any wedding photos like this...after the reception most normal couples want privacy, not a photographer following you to bed!-WHO DOES THIS! Who would even want these for their own private collection--I'm not saying they are sleazy, but I just don't see the need...this bothers me for some reason.
cupcake_ 5 years
I think that's TMI although Josh looks hot :P
italianblonde 5 years
I think they're cute pictures.
jennjennnbubba 5 years
tmi, they aren't sleezy or anything but something that maybe should have just been for the two of them and not so much for the whole world to see.
xopiperxo 5 years
jam 5 years
Actually a lot of wedding photogs do this now and this was not their real wedding night pics. Fergie was in a totaly different outfit at the reception, it was just a photoshoot. I think they are hot. BTW Josh did NOT LEAVE his ex fiancee for Fergie. She broke up with him in April and he met Fergie in Sept of the same year. His ex was a mege jealous woman who would freak out when he shared scenes with women on screen and even when he took pics with fans. I know someone who worked taking pics for the soap stars and he said Josh's ex was so insecure. Josh did not dump her, she could not handle his career. Fergie is a very nice person who allows Josh to be himself.
Shannolyn 5 years
I don't feel that it's over-sharing or TMI because it's obvious not a genuinely intimate or private moment. It's a staged scene choregraphed and lighted by a professional photographer--no different than if he were at work in his chosen profession as an actor or she were on stage as a performer. Therein lies my issue or problem-->now nothing about them seems real or genuine, not even their marriage or relationship.
GlowingMoon 5 years
I agree -- the two pics on the left are rather intimate. They're over-sharing, in my opinion. To dignify their marriage, those (tender) moments should be for their eyes only.
a-million-suns 5 years
Why would they want to share those? They're very sweet for a private photo album but to share with the WORLD? I don't think so.
kia 5 years
these are sweet
ElenaEv 5 years
It's not like it's a sex tape! And god knows there are plenty of them. I think it's cute. Too much information for me is Spidey in the supermarket.
nygurl 5 years
cha ching!
clew001 5 years
gag me.
joecer49123 5 years
I don't think they're private at all. Some professional photog took the picture. They look for sale.
MacDre 5 years
Ugh, plastic surgery-face in pic 3. Her face always looks so awful to me on film. But for some reason, I think she generally looks a lot better on video? Weird. :shrug:
reeeeka 5 years
photoshoot...just cute. It's like when Becks and Victoria did that photoshoot in the hotel room in the bed. I don't think this was their wedding night. I think it was just a photoshoot after the wedding or even days after.
Cinnamon-Girl 5 years
They look really cute . She's one lucky girl!
ilanac13 5 years
i like the one where he's holding her like he's carrying her over the threshold but the others are really unnecessary. i don't know - there's just something that i just don't need to see about people in bed.
missk29 5 years
the pictures are beautiful. However, I think the two pics on the left hand side should be kept private. There is no need to show personal photos to the public like that. Not classy.
Pop-Champagne 5 years
meh. they're both good looking people. i think it's great :)
skyslang 5 years
The bed photos are creeeeeepy. They're posing like they're about to make love on their wedding night! So, they want us to imagine that? If I want soft core porn, Fergie, I'll get Cinemax thank you very much.
SexyNeverLeft78 5 years
Not a fan of either of em and I certinaly do not like being exposed to a wedding pic taken IN BED! WTF is that all about? I am glad I can look thru my wedding album and see that everyone is standing erect lmao
yvettecq 5 years
the whole privacy issue will come up soon. give me a break. i find her so unattractive - ugh.
jazzytummy 5 years
I think he is cute, but I agree with the comment that she looks like a tranny. If you see before and after pictures of her when she had all of her plastic surgery, and trust me, she has had alot, she doesn't even look like the same person. Never got her appeal. I also think whoring out the bedroom pics is so trailer park...what, you need the money?
junkies_la 5 years
looks like he's carrying a tranny in the right picture
littlebmac 5 years
Yes, moviequeen, when Josh left his long-time girlfriend and fiancee for Fergie. I am perplexed by that as well!
littlebmac 5 years
The happy couple told their friends and family not to bring any cameras or cell phones into the wedding, and then they sell their special moments to the press?? WTF?? If I were Fergie and Josh I would try to keep these pictures and the others that were released from their honeymoon, private for themselves and stop trying to make money from their special day. Have some class, Fergs!
moviequeen 5 years
I feel bad for saying this but I never liked them. Is it true Josh left his fiancee for Fergie?
Ellietalk 5 years
Tink08...i agree with you 100%. if you are going to share pictures like this, then you cant complain on not having any privacy.
jaan_black 5 years
ya know, I get it but it comes across as corny or lame when they let "us" see them...I'm not a family member or friend so why would I need to see this? Personally, I'd have that collage framed in black & white next to my bed, not online
mlen 5 years
i agree with above- the pics are good- i've seen others do pics like this before. just the releasing them part is a bit odd. unless they didn't sanction it
spicyaroma 5 years
*but hey.
spicyaroma 5 years
I think they're cute. I think it's a bit weird releasing them, but her, worse has happened. They're a lovely couple though :) I wish every happiness to them.
Lukin 5 years
I don't think I'd ever do this, but I think it's a nice idea... privately! Why would want to invite the public into your bedroom?
bonniebonnie 5 years
That's fine and all to have these pictures taken but I think releasing them is just kinda weird.
tink08 5 years
By taking these photos, they can NEVER, EVER complain about the paparazzi invading their privacy, or they cannot complain about their fame. They have now crossed a line, in my opinion, with these pics.
ThePerfectScore 5 years
Oh they are a lovely couple! I hope they last and aren't just hollywood.
ella1978 5 years
I think they are cute. Obviously staged.. but cute..
UnusualYou 5 years
laurenlanzaosias 5 years
looks like a wannabe W spread. i don't really get it. i would have preferred to see photos of their actual wedding, this just seems like it should have been kept private. on a side note, they are both super hot.
eveday 5 years
Not TMI, just cheesy all the way.
jjb42974 5 years
I don't think they are gross. I actually think they are beautiful but should have stayed private. Not for the world.
esweet 5 years
Just weird considering they LOOK intimate but there were clearly photographers there...
CaterpillarGirl 5 years
Dana18 5 years
Josh Looks soooooo sexy there.
VolleyJen14 5 years
adorable....hey you're only hot and young for so long....why not make some of your wedding photos a little sexy....they're not obscene, they look like how my boyfriend and i would be, snuggled spending a few quality moments together....why not
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Disney Infinity releases new level based on… Bioshock Infinite? Badass
Disney Infinity comes with a large amount of content out of the box, but the real joy lies in creating your own games and environments in the Toy Box mode. In fact, Disney is releasing new Toy Boxes on a regular basis for fans to explore, and this week's update features a floating city that looks just a little bit like something you may recognize from Bioshock Infinite.
The Toy Box is called "Toy Columbia," and the official press release states that it's "a sprawling city in the sky with infinite possibilities." See if you can spot how this city was inspired by Bioshock Infinite.
I know when I played Irrational's look at how the idea of American exceptionalism leads to oppression and racial violence I thought "What a great opportunity for a crossover with Disney's Up," but I'm also crazy like that.
I have nothing else to add, other than that this is amazing, especially as an official, slightly winking, release. It's great to see the designers of Infinity really having fun with their own tools, and hopefully this is the first of many video game inspired Toy Boxes to come.


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Statewide program calls for residents, visitors to vote for their favorite revolutionary towns, destinations and attractions
HARTFORD, Conn., June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Connecticut launched the second-annual, award-winning Connecticut still revolutionary Fan-Favorite Town program. The socially-driven program calls for people to vote for the town that they think most embodies the spirit of the state's brand, Connecticut still revolutionary - a haven for original ideas and innovation that offers a dynamic blend of experiences. Participants will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite business, destination or attraction within that town. The program launches on the heels of the state's new summer tourism advertising campaign, "Revolutionary Thoughts," which highlights the diverse array of experiences that Connecticut offers within close proximity.
The winning town and destination will receive bragging rights for all of 2014 along with promotional support from Connecticut's Office of Tourism. For each vote cast, residents and visitors will be entered to win a ZIP to ZEN getaway to Niantic, the 2013 Connecticut still revolutionary Fan-Favorite Town of the Year.
"The Connecticut still revolutionary Fan-Favorite Town program allows us to celebrate and promote the incredible breadth of experiences and unique towns that the state has to offer – from seaside escapes to bustling cities and scenic trails," said Randy Fiveash, director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism. "By shining a spotlight on the places and spaces across the state that are treasured by our most passionate residents and visitors, we hope to inspire even more people to discover and enjoy Connecticut this summer and beyond."
Towns and destinations with the most votes will be announced on a weekly basis along with weekly itineraries, featuring unique pairings of experiences inspired by Fan-Favorite Town leaders. Participants are encouraged to vote every day on the Visit Connecticut Facebook page through July 25. Each vote counts as a chance to win the ZIP to ZEN getaway to Niantic, which will offer the grand-prize winner the opportunity to find their ZEN with a four-night stay at the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina and a $100 gift card to Grace boutique, as well as time to ZIP around town and explore neighboring Waterford, courtesy of Niantic Bay Bicycles.
Last year, the 2013 Connecticut still revolutionary Fan-Favorite Town of the Year, Niantic, a small Connecticut village located along the shore of the Long Island Sound, and the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina, captured the hearts of voters and were rewarded with advertising and promotional support from the Connecticut Office of Tourism.
In addition to bragging rights, this year the town and destination with the most votes will receive:
Residents are encouraged to get out and experience their favorite towns and destinations this Saturday, June 14, during the 10th annual Open House Day event. As part of the statewide event, more than 175 destinations are providing special offers for residents, from free state park admissions and boat cruises, to discounted spa services and more – making it the perfect opportunity to discover a new favorite town or destination and then cast a vote to support it.
Those not on Facebook can also vote by going to the Connecticut Office of Tourism's website or by mailing a hard copy entry. For more details on this year's Fan-Favorite Town program or imagery, as well as additional information on Connecticut events, trip ideas and exclusive deals check out www.CTvisit.com and follow Connecticut on Twitter @CTvisit.
About The Connecticut Office of Tourism
In 2012, Connecticut's Office of Tourism (COT), a division of the Department of Economic and Community Development, launched Connecticut still revolutionary as a strategic marketing initiative designed to build pride among residents and bolster the state's reputation as a business and tourism destination. Connecticut is home to fine dining and entertainment, serene beaches and hiking trails, historic treasures and world class museums. To obtain more information about Connecticut tourism or plan your next trip, visit www.CTvisit.com or call 1-888-CTvisit.
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Fenn ready to put his new-found boxing skills to the test
Updated 8:32am Wednesday 2nd July 2014 in Sport By Sports reporter
Warren Fenn reckons he will be "an unstoppable force" when he gets back in the ring later this month.
The Mitcham middleweight has his first fight of the year at the Camden Centre on July 19 having spent the last few months learning his trade in the gym.
Fenn has powered to six pro wins in seven fights - four inside the distance - and says tough sparring has developed his skills.
The 26 year-old said: "Because of my strength I usually bully my sparring partners.
"But I've started sparring bigger fighters who can bully me. I've had to think a bit more and develop my ring craft.
"I've been winning fights with my strength and now my skills are improving, I'm going to be an unstoppable force."
He added: "I haven't been boxing this year, but I've been learning my trade in the gym.
"I didn't start boxing when I was young or have a lot of amateur fights.
"I come from an athletics background, so I have to be patient, learn my trade and then doors will start opening."
Fenn admits he's had a frustrating year with injuries keeping him out of action since he mauled Ben Robinson in three rounds last November.
He said: "It's hard to fit boxing around everything else - and even harder when you get injured.
"But if you want to achieve anything in boxing, you have to stick at it, graft it out, then you get your rewards.
"I know what I can achieve. I know I can go all the way. I've just got to keep winning and prove I deserve to be up there.
"I can't wait to get back in the ring. I've got to have this fight to see where I am, then hopefully I can step up next season."
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Caroline Attardo Genco, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine and Microbiology and
Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontology and Oral Biology, Goldman School of Dentistry
B.S. State University of New York at Fredonia
M.S. University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry
Ph.D. University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Dr. Genco's laboratory is interested in the characterization of specific bacterial virulence factors produced by the mucosal pathogens Neisseria gonorrhoeae, N. meningitidis, and Porphyromonas gingivalis, and the underlying molecular mechanisms by which these factors enable these organisms to cause disease. Dr. Genco's laboratory is particularly interested in how virulence genes are expressed in vivo and the role of iron in gene regulation in vivo. Iron starvation is used as a signal by many pathogens that they are in a host environment resulting in the expression of virulence factors that are transcriptionally regulated by iron through the ferric uptake regulator protein, Fur. Dr. Genco's laboratory has defined the Fur-regulon in N. gonorrhoeae, N. meningitidis and in P. gingivalis. Her studies have established that the transcriptional regulatory protein Fur controls the expression of numerous genes that are required for the virulence of N. meningitidis and N. gonorrhoeae. Her laboratory as also recently identified a novel mechanism for Fur-mediated regulation through small regulatory RNAs. Current studies are aimed at examining the regulation and expression of Fur-regulated genes in vitro, and in vivo directly in clinical specimens. Several different model systems are used to examine the interactions of bacteria with the host. These include animal models for gonococcal infection and P. gingivalis oral infection. Her laboratory also utilizes epithelial and endothelial cells to study the interactions of N. gonorrhoeae and P. gingivalis with host cells, which are permissive for these pathogens. Currently the laboratory is examining the interactions of N. gonorrhoeae with endocervical, ectocervical and vaginal cell lines. Using these cell lines they have demonstrated distinct proinflammatory responses in different compartments of the female lower genital tract. Furthermore she has also utilized these cells to demonstrate that infection with N. gonorrhoeae inhibits the apoptotic response of these cells. Thus N. gonorrhoeae may establish infection in women by inhibiting the apoptotic response to infection, thereby resisting killing from both the host cell and the innate immune response. Furthermore, prolonged survival of the host cell potentially allows the bacteria to successfully invade cervical tissue, eventually transcending to the upper genital tract.
Another area of interest in Dr. Genco's laboratory is the development of vaccine candidates to prevent P. gingivalis induced periodontal disease. Using several different animal models her laboratory has demonstrated that the P. gingivalis cysteine proteases (gingipains), major virulence factors of this organism, function in a protective manner in animal models following P. gingivalis challenge. Finally, an exciting area of new work in Dr. Genco's laboratory is examining the specific cellular and molecular mechanisms by which infectious agents contribute to chronic inflammation and specifically the role of the innate immune response in atherosclerosis. Dr. Genco has established that P. gingivalis accelerates atherosclerotic plaque accumulation and that is mediated by innate immune recognition to invasive bacterial infection. Her laboratory has established that P. gingivalis infection and inflammation in endothelial cells is mediated through fimbriae signaling through Toll-like receptors. Her laboratory has established that TLR2 plays a critical role in the atherosclerotic inflammatory response that is independent of dietary lipids. Current studies are focused on other chronic infections such as that caused by the respiratory pathogen Chlamydia pneumoniae in well-defined models of atherosclerosis and defining the role of the innate immune response in accelerated atherosclerosis. These studies employ in vitro model systems for platelet, endothelial cells, and macrophages. The common theme of these studies is to examine the role of infection and the innate immune response in early events associated with atherosclerosis in well-defined in vitro and in vivo systems.


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The current regional director for the National Socialist Movement said the FBI has been to his home in Maricopa twice since Wednesday's mass shooting in Gilbert.
Harry Hughes said agents were there to look inside a shed, where he said he stores things for the man who police identify as the gunman, J.T. Ready Hughes said the items inside are harmless. He said the FBI agent also asked basic questions about Ready, like who did Ready talk to in the days preceding the shooting and what did they talk about?
Police say Ready, a purported neo-Nazi, is accused of killing five people, including himself, at his Gilbert home.
The victims are identified as Ready's girlfriend, Lisa Mederos, 47; Lisa's daughter, Amber Mederos, 23; Amber's boyfriend, Jim "Jambob" Hiott, 24; and Amber's daughter, Lilly, 16 months old.
Once inside home, investigators said they found something out of the ordinary. Ready had several 640 millimeter projectile grenades.
Car wash raises money for funeral expenses
On Saturday, friends of the victims' families raised money to help pay for funeral expenses.
"I lost my daughter. She was my first born," said the youngest victim's father, Jess Boggs. "I shouldn't have to burry my daughter," Boggs said about Lily Mederos.
He said will never get to see his little girl grow up.
"My daughter should burry me, when I'm old," he said. "I just wonder why, why is this happening, why did he do it?"
Dozens of family friends washed cars to raise money for funeral expenses that are expected to be in the thousands of dollars. Emotions were still running high as family members came to show their support.
"It makes me feel good knowing that there are people out there that cared about Amber, Jim, Lily and Lisa," Boggs said.
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Hello, I am a new member. Not sure how to get this message out so I'm hoping that this gets to someone who can help me solve this issue. I have a 1953 Cub that I am rebuilding and need help with an issue with the governor. After hooking up the governor linkage to the Carb I noticed that the speed control lever wasn't moving the card throttle. Traced back to governor and found slop in the rockshaft at the governor. I thought initially it was a loose fit between the extension and the rockshaft itself but that fit is tight. The slop is in the shaft coming out of the governor. It seems like about a 15 degree free movement. Is this normal? Seems like it is too much as it keeps the linkage to the throttle from retuning when the speed lever is moved. Not looking forward to taking the governor apart but is that the next step? The inside of the governor looks pretty clean
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G'day to you and your '53
Let's see now .. okay here are some resources strictly for the governor:
Lurker Carl's Cub Governor Rebuild. Carl documented Jos Van Oostrum as he rebuilt one of my governors. A good instructional PowerPoint presentation.
How To Inspect & Repair A Governor. Gary put together a very nice How To on rebuilding and repairing a governor as well.
We have a very large amount of resources available to our members and I always strongly encourage new members to follow the links below and spend some time reading the info therein. Hope it is useful to you.
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The lever only moves the throttle a little when the tractor is not running. Have you started it yet to see if operation is normal?
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Hi -
I am in the same boat. My governor shaft rocks back and forth about the same amount. This HAS to cause erratic throttle response. I posted an inquiry re this a few days ago. Some suggested cleaning off the end of the shaft, and the recess into which it fits. Then put a blob of epoxy (JBWeld) on the end of the shaft, and insert it back into place, and let the epoxy harden before moving the arm.
Before I go that route, I am going to try another fix, using brass shim stock. The very end of the governor shaft is turned down to a slightly smaller diameter, not sure why. I have some brass tubing that will shim this out to the diameter of the rest of the shaft. So my plan is to try that first, and if it doesn't cure the problem, then try the JBWeld.
Now, here is another consideration: With a 15 degree swing of the governor arm, which position should it be in when the shaft is epoxied? I'm inclined to think it should be with the arm as far away from the carburetor as possible, without engaging the governor spring. That is, with the governor shaft turned at the clockwise limit of the slop.
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Thanks for the response. I will try adjusting after getting the tractor started. I'm close to completing the tractor assembly. Should have everything up mid week. Also, after taking the linkage apart today and reassembled I got the throttle linkage to finally move so I'm optimistic.
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The New York Times | November 12,2012VERSHIRE — Past the chicken coop and up a hill, in a spot on campus where the wooden buildings of the Mountain School can seem farther away than the mountains of western New Hampshire, there sometimes can be found a single bar, sometimes two, of cellphone reception.
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